AC Air Traffic Controller

The Navy MOS AC is an Air Traffic Controller (AC) who provides air traffic control services at air traffic control towers, radar facilities, and air operations offices. ACs are responsible for safely and effectively directing aircraft operating from airfields or the flight decks of aircraft carriers. They issue flight instructions to pilots by radio.

ACs usually work in clean, office-like environments at naval air stations and on-board aircraft carriers. They work closely with others, are closely supervised, and do mostly mental work.

To be an AC, applicants must: Be U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance Have no history of drug abuse Have normal hearing and normal color perception Pass a Read-Aloud test as part of their flight physical

The standards for entry into the AC field are high, but once accepted into the field, Navy ACs enjoy a demanding and highly rewarding career.