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Airfield Operations
Duties and Responsibilities
The Airfield Operations crew develops plans, policies, and procedures for operating facilities and activities, and maintains close liaison with lateral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials to negotiate and coordinate changes affecting airfield operations. They also coordinate with FAA and military flight inspection agencies, ATC and landing systems maintenance, flying units, airfield operations facilities and other affected agencies concerning flight inspection activities.
It is the responsibility of the Airfield Operations crew develop airfield operations architecture supporting flight operations, and participate in research, development, test, and evaluation to determine new airfield operations systems capabilities and modifications to existing systems. They are also expected to plan and conduct flying and simulated exercises to evaluate and enhance operational readiness, and manage unit training and performance standards to ensure operations personnel have required job skills.
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Air Traffic Controller
Duties and Responsibilities
Works with the National Airspace System (NAS). Performs ATC operations using voice, data communication and radar systems. Works in various facilities usually collocated with airfields. The facilities and operations may include: radar approach control (RAPCON), air route traffic control center (ARTCC), ground control approach (GCA), control tower or airfield operations. Specific duties are dependent upon the actual position held and the level of responsibility attached (controller, supervisor or manager).
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