Description
Air Traffic Controllers routinely perform various duties and tasks related to the control of air traffic and vehicles within the designated areas aboard an established airport control zone, expeditionary airfield, or remote area landing site. These duties are performed within control towers, radar facilities, and expeditionary air traffic control equipment. The Military Airspace Management Course (F0273D1); MAJIC Course (A05L6Z1); Introduction to US Air Force Flight Procedures (F35YLH1); JAOC2C Course (F19L2W2); and other courses listed in the ATC Training and Readiness Manual, are available to 7257’s for skill enhancement training.
Core Skills
- Real-time operations control
- Airspace and traffic management
- Radar and sensor display interpretation
- Radio and voice communications procedures
- High-stress decision making
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Procedural compliance and checklist use
- Incident logging and reporting
- Situational awareness and risk assessment
- Shift work and 24/7 operations support
- Team coordination and handoffs
- Basic systems and console troubleshooting
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication
Common Certifications
- FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.