Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
F07A
Air Traffic Control Manager
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Manages Air Traffic Control functions at sea and shore facilities, including manpower, equipment, natural resources, reporting, airspace, and instrument procedures.
Core Skills
- air traffic control management
- controller workforce planning
- facility equipment readiness
- airspace coordination
- instrument procedure management
- aviation resource management
- operational reporting
- safety compliance oversight
- team leadership
Common Certifications
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Project Management Institute Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.