Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
F05A
Carrier Air Traffic Control Center Controller
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Directs pilots of carrier based aircraft in making approaches and departures on CV's using radio communications and carrier controlled approach radar systems.
Core Skills
- carrier air traffic control
- precision approach control
- radar aircraft tracking
- radio communication procedures
- aircraft separation
- flight pattern management
- vfr ifr operations
- carrier deck operations coordination
- emergency approach handling
Common Certifications
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- NIMS Emergency Management Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Program
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- FAA Air Traffic Control Instructor Certification
- Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations
Data sourced from official Navy 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.