Basic Job Description
It's the job of the Air Traffic Control Operator to track planes and give landing and take-off instructions at air traffic control facilities.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Operates fixed and tactical air traffic control towers, radars, and flight following facilities. Assists in the installation, and relocation of tactical ATC facilities. Operates tactical navigation aids. Applies air traffic control rules, procedures, and regulations. Processes flight plan data. Formulates and issues air traffic control clearances, advisories, and control information. Maintains logs, records, files, and tape recordings of voice communications. Interprets and relays notice to airmen information. Reads and interprets Department of Defense Flight Information Publications and aeronautical charts. Analyzes air traffic to identify and resolve potential conflicts. Controls airborne and ground traffic on and in the vicinity of the airport. Updates Automated Terminal Information Systems and performs radar scope alignment. Coordinates terminal/enroute control. Provides non-radar approach control, ground-controlled approach, enroute flight flowing, and tower services.
Conducts air traffic control facility and on the job training. Briefs shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions and weather/ground activities. Prepares and updates flight following maps. Supervises the operation of flight following facilities. Supervises a shift in a tactical air traffic control tower, radar, or flight following facility.
Training Information
15 weeks, 1 day at Fort Rucker, AL
ASVAB Score Required: 100 in aptitude area ST.
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: very heavy.
Physical Profile Requirement: 222211
Other Requirements
- Normal color vision required
- History of alcohol or drug abuse is disqualifying
- Experimental use of Marijuana after age 18 is disqualifying
- Documented instance of the use, sale, transfer, possession, or manufacture of any narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug is disqualifying
- Must have the ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere with 2-way radio communication.
- Must be able to meet Army Class 2A medical fitness standards for flying as prescribed in AR 40-501.
Similar Civilian Occupations
- Air Traffic Controllers
