W20A ASW/ASUW Tactical Air Control (ASTAC) Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI)

Core Skills

• antisubmarine warfare tactics
• surface warfare tactics
• weapons and tactics instruction
• controller qualification
• operational readiness assessment
• carrier strike group advising
• aircraft employment planning
• training program management
• tactical performance evaluation

Civilian Career Paths

• Aviation Management
• Training and Education
• Project Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
• Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
• Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.