Navy NEC · Aviation
F11A Rated Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center (AATCC) Controller
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A rated Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center controller provides radar and nonradar air traffic control services for aircraft departing from or arriving aboard an aircraft carrier. The controller works from all AATCC control positions under Case I, II, and III operating conditions.
Core Skills
- amphibious air traffic control
- case i ii iii recovery control
- radar aircraft separation
- nonradar traffic control
- shipboard airspace management
- aircraft launch sequencing
- aircraft recovery sequencing
- pilot radio communication
- aviation emergency coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Also Common
- FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
What the Work Involves
- Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
- Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
- Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
- Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
- Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Related Occupations
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Commercial Pilots
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Similar Specialties
D17A
LHA/LHD Flight Deck Aircraft Director
Navy
F06A
Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center Controller
Navy
F08A
Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) Operator
Navy
F10A
Rated Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) Controller
Navy
C8
Air Defense Airspace Management (ADAM) / Brigade Aviation Element (BAE)
Army
7240
Tactical Air Control Operator
Marine Corps
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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