Navy NEC · Aviation
F12A Rated Tactical Air Control Center (TACC) Controller
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A rated Tactical Air Control Center controller provides tactical radar air traffic services for aircraft entering, exiting, or operating within the Amphibious Area of Responsibility. The controller assigns close air support holding points and entry and exit routes for target areas as necessary.
Core Skills
- tactical radar air traffic control
- amphibious airspace management
- aircraft identification
- aircraft separation
- close air support coordination
- holding point assignment
- target area route control
- tactical radio communication
- dynamic airspace deconfliction
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
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations
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
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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