1C1X1 - Air Traffic Control
1C1X1 - Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control Information
ASVAB REQUIREMENT:
General 72 AND Mechanical 55
STRENGTH REQUIREMENT:
40 lbs
AVERAGE INDOOR/OUTDOOR WORK CONDITIONS:
90% Indoor / 10% Outdoor
AVERAGE HOURS WORKED:
40 - 50
POSSIBILITY OF WORKING WEEKENDS:
Yes
DEPLOYMENT TEMPO/RATE (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
Low
TECHNICAL TRAINING LENGTH:
72 Classroom Days
TECHNICAL SCHOOL LOCATION:
Keesler AFB, MS
KNOWN DUTY STATIONS AVAILABLE TO NEW AIRMEN:
(we’re working on getting this information)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE DEGREE:
Air Traffic Operations and Management.
Airmen Describing Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control (ATC) in the Air Force is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in the airspace under their jurisdiction. They use a variety of equipment and procedures to ensure that aircraft are separated and that they are able to take off and land safely. ATC specialists use radar, radios, and other equipment to track and communicate with aircraft, as well as to provide information on weather conditions and other factors that may affect flight operations.
A typical day for an Air Traffic Control specialist may involve:
Monitoring and controlling the movement of aircraft in the airspace under their jurisdiction
Providing information on weather conditions and other factors that may affect flight operations
Communicating with pilots via radio to provide clearance for takeoffs, landings, and other flight maneuvers
Coordinating with other air traffic control facilities and military units to ensure safe and efficient movement of aircraft
Participating in training, drills, and exercises to maintain and improve skills in air traffic control
Providing guidance and training to other Air Force personnel on ATC best practices and procedures
Participating in classified and unclassified meetings with other ATC team members and other agencies
Participating in military operations, including aircraft monitoring and controlling
It's important to note that depending on the specific role, a typical day may also include different responsibilities. Air Traffic Control specialists are critical personnel for military flight operations, ensuring that aircraft are separated and that they are able to take off and land safely. They use a variety of equipment and procedures to track and communicate with aircraft, and work closely with other ATC facilities and military units to ensure safe and efficient movement of aircraft.
Air Traffic Control airmen learn air traffic control principles and procedures, flight characteristics of aircraft, and international, federal and military air directives. They use aeronautical charts, maps, and publications in their daily work, to augment their use of radar and other navigational aids. They also have a working knowledge of meteorology and are well-versed in the principles of organization, purpose, operation, and management of all types of air traffic control facilities.