Army MOS · Aviation
C8 Air Defense Airspace Management (ADAM) / Brigade Aviation Element (BAE)
Overview
An Air Defense Airspace Management or Brigade Aviation Element crewmember continuously plans and executes airspace management and air ground integration. The crewmember performs this work within Army and joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational environments.
Core Skills
- airspace management and deconfliction
- air ground integration planning
- command and control systems operation
- situational awareness and common operating picture management
- joint and coalition coordination procedures
- mission planning and execution monitoring
- networked sensor and platform integration
- briefing and reporting
- time-sensitive decision support
- multi-system monitoring and correlation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Email software
- Web browser software
Civilian Career Paths
- Aviation Management
- Air Traffic Control
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Air Traffic Control Tower Operator (CTO)
- GMDSS Radio Maintainer License (DM)
- GMDSS Radio Operator License (DO)
Career Growth
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) · Funded · Promotion points
- Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP)
- Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (RR)
Also Common
- Ship Radar Endorsement
What the Work Involves
- Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
- Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
- Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
- Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.
- Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Related Occupations
- Commercial Pilots
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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