7251 - Air Traffic Controller-Trainee

Summary

While undergoing instruction under general supervision, trainees pursue qualifications in Air Traffic Control, MOS 7257.

Prerequisites

Must possess a GT score of 110 or higher.

Must meet the physical requirements of and pass a medical examination per NAVMED P-117, chapter 15, article 95, before beginning Air Traffic Control Basic Course (ACA1).

Visual Acuity, Distant and Near – No limit uncorrected.

Must correct to 20/20 or better in each eye.

If the Armed Forces Vision Test (AFVT) or Goodlite letters are used, a score of 7/10 on the 20/20 line constitutes meeting visual acuity requirements.

Phorias - NOHOSH.

Slit Lamp Examination - Required for applicants.

Intraocular Pressure - Must meet aviation standards.

Color Vision - Must meet Class I standards.

Must pass anyone of the following two tests: FALANT or OPTEC 900: 9 of 9 correct on the first trial or, if any are missed, at least 16 of 18 correct on the combined second and third trials.

PIP color plates (Any red-green screening test with at least 14 diagnostic plates; see manufacturer instructions for scoring information), randomly administered under Macbeth lamp: scoring plates 2-15, at least 12 of 14 correct.

Hearing applicants must meet SNA applicant standards.

Reading Aloud Test - The “Banana Oil” test is required for all applicants.

Security requirement: Secret security clearance eligibility.

Must be a Cpl or below and have less than 5 years TIS if desiring LATMOVE into MOS.

This is based on MOS proficiency and qualification timeline requirements.

Requirements

Complete the Air Traffic Control Basic Course (ACA1) (N2367A2), NATTC, NAS Pensacola, FL.

Complete the Marine Air Traffic Control and Landing System (MATCALS) Operator Course (N23E4A2).

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete list of duties and tasks, refer to reference (bo), Aviation Training and Readiness Manual.

Enlisted Military Training/Reporting/Special Duty Code (no related SOC) 00-0001.

None.

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