Description
As a GySgt, the Senior Air Traffic Controller performs Air Traffic Control Branch Chief duties, including Tower Chief, Radar Chief, or Training Chief. They are responsible to the Air Traffic Control Officer-in-charge for the management of air traffic control functions in their branch, credentialing of Air Traffic Controllers, and application of Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, NATOPS, and standard operating procedures to deployed air traffic control detachments and Marine Corps air stations. As a MSgt-MGySgt, the Senior Air Traffic Controller additionally assists and advises the Air Traffic Control Detachment Commander, Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) Operations Officer, or the Air Traffic Control Facility Officer for operational planning and personnel management. They advise and make recommendations for the planning, coordination, and execution of the unit’s TEEP. They assist with the timely collection, review, and distribution of messages, briefs, reports, training schedules and all tasks in support of the unit’s core and assigned Mission Essential Tasks.
Core Skills
- air traffic control operations management
- radar and tower operations oversight
- application of FAA and NATOPS regulations
- credentialing and compliance management
- training program development and evaluation
- risk management and safety oversight
- incident investigation and reporting
- real-time decision making under pressure
- staff scheduling and resource allocation
- standard operating procedure development
- quality assurance and performance monitoring
- briefing, debriefing, and stakeholder communication
- team leadership and mentoring
Common Certifications
- FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Certificate
- Certified Manager of Operations (CMO) - ATC
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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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.