NEC
F06A
Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center Controller
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Direct pilots of Amphibious Assault Ship based aircraft in making VFR/IFR departures and approaches on LPH/LHA/LHDs using radio communications and surveillance and carrier controlled approach radar systems.
Core Skills
- amphibious ship air traffic control
- carrier controlled approaches
- surveillance radar operation
- vfr ifr clearance delivery
- aircraft separation
- pilot radio communication
- shipboard flight operations
- traffic pattern sequencing
- aviation emergency response
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
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
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
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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.