Navy NEC · Aviation
W19A Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Sea Combat Air Controller controls and tactically employs combat aircraft in support of the Sea Combat Commander and Air Defense Commander. The controller supports Undersea Warfare, Surface Warfare, and Anti-Air Warfare operations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- sea combat air control
- aircraft tactical employment
- surface warfare support
- undersea warfare support
- air defense coordination
- tactical picture management
- sensor information integration
- joint operations coordination
- combat information center operations
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
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.
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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