army mos question?

Question

does any one have any information about the mos 15q air traffic controller? I am joining the army and went to meps the other day and scored a line score of 110s to 130s. my recruiter said that i can do just about anything i want. oh yeah, i only failed the weight. i was 4 pounds over and i go back to weigh in and talk to the counciler next month. I want the ATC job, and was wondering if anyone has done it, or if you know anyone

what do you think of this job? how difficult will it be to find a job as a civilian doing this with the training education and experience that the army offer?

Answer 1

This is one of the FEW jobs that directly translates to real-world skill. But like any deal that seems to good to be true, Caveat Emptor!

I was an Army ATC for just udner 10 years, and I consider my career path to be very fortunate.

The recruiters will make Army ATC out to seem like you are sitting behind a radar scope, or sitting in a Tower all day long, taht you are never going to see the field or a deployment. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Army ATC is a two headed monster. There is that described above, working in a fixed based facility; at an Army heliport or Airfield. There is also the tactical side of Army ATC. You will train on about 5-7 different tactical atc systems, and stay proficient at them.

I could write a novel on Army ATC, but I'm just trying to summarize.

When I left the service in '02, I applied immediately for the FAA and was hired on 6-7 months later. It's a long process, but well worth it. I am now a controller at the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center, and loving every minute of it.

Answer 2

Personally ATC is a great job and it you will be able to find great work on the outside. As a matter of fact most people do the job for 4 years and then get out and go get a civilian job doing the same thing. The only thing I would recommend is if you want to do it go either AF or Navy. In the Army you will only be working with Helos in the AF and Navy there are all sorts of things you will be working with from Helos, Heavys, and Fighters.....

I have seen it both in the Army and in the AF and I can say they AF gets a lot more experience under there belt.

Answer 3

Honestly I've have never met any air traffic controllers in the Army and I have been in for 7 years now. But I would suggest to you take a MOS that is usable in the civillian world. Think about it, whats the outlook for 13F Fire Support Team Members in the civillian world.

Answer 4

Major duties. The air traffic control operator supervises and provides air traffic control services, to include flight following using visual flight rules, instrument flight rules and special visual flight rules, at air traffic control facilities.

(1) Skill Level 1. 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.