F08A

Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) Operator

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs fundamental CATCC functions commensurate with appropriate skill set. Performs as Aviation Management and Control System (ADMACS)/Flight Operations Management System (FOMS) operators in the CATCC environment, and as Precision Approach and landing System Final Controller. Target acquisition is performed utilizing CATCC Direct Altitude and Identity readout (DAIR).

Core Skills

carrier control center operations
admacs system operation
foms data entry
dair target identification
flight operations tracking
precision approach support
radar display interpretation
aircraft identity correlation
carrier aviation reporting

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
CompTIA Network+
FEMA Incident Command System Certifications

Civilian Career Paths

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
AVIATION MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Program
FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
CompTIA Network+
FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800

Career Growth

Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
FAA Air Traffic Control Instructor Certification
FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations

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