Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
W17A
Supervisory Air Intercept Controller
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Supervises performance of air intercepts. Reports and assists in resolving track confusion. Trains AICs and performs check flights with them in accordance with CNSF-CNAFINST 1211.2(series). Reports and assists in resolving track confusion.
Core Skills
- air intercept supervision
- radar track correlation
- controller training
- performance evaluation
- check flight coordination
- air defense control
- operational reporting
- tactical risk management
- watch team leadership
Common Certifications
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- CompTIA Security+
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System Courses
- CompTIA Security+
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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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.