Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
7210 Air Defense Control Officer
Overview
An Air Defense Control Officer works in a tactical air operations center, directing aircraft and surface to air missile assets to intercept hostile aircraft and missiles. This officer identifies and classifies aircraft, assists friendly aircraft with navigation, coordinates enemy targeting information with intelligence resources, directs deep air support missions, and distributes radar resources across Marine air ground task forces and joint services.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- air defense and airspace management
- real time command and control
- tactical data link management
- threat identification and classification
- joint and coalition operations coordination
- intelligence integration and targeting
- risk assessment and rules of engagement application
- operations and mission planning
- team leadership under stress
- systems and radar operations familiarity
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- Salesforce software
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- IT Management
- Network Operations
- Aviation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Airport Certified Employee (ACE), Operations
What the Work Involves
- Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
- Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
Related Occupations
- Software Developers
- Data Scientists
- Management Analysts
- Database Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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