Management Positions
The ATCF's management team provides the critical guidance, decision making, and
supervision required for the daily operations of an ATC division. Normally, this team
consists of an AC Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and one or more AC Chiefs, Senior
Chiefs, or Master Chiefs. The size and operational requirements of the facility determine
the number and types of billets established for each ATC division.
ATCF Officer
The Air Traffic Control Facility Officer (ATCFO) is ultimately responsible for the overall
management of the air traffic control facility. Normally, the ATCFO is an air traffic control
LDO. The duties and responsibilities of the ATCFO include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Ensuring proper coordination and control of air traffic within the ATCF area of
jurisdiction
Establishing standard operating procedures
Initiating collection of data relating to incidents/mishaps and safeguarding the
data
Ensuring training, supervision, and assignment of ATC personnel
Conducting liaison with NAVREPs, FAA representatives, and representatives of
other agencies
Determining qualification of ATC personnel
Coordinating with the Ground Electronics Maintenance Officer (GEMO) on
requests for equipment replacement or enhancement
Assistant ATCF Officer
The Assistant ATCF Officer (AATCFO) assists the ATCFO in the management and
administration of the facility. The duties and responsibilities of the AATCFO include the
following:
Inter facing with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other military
facilities
Developing, reviewing, and standardizing ATC procedures
Leading Chief Petty Officer
The Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) works closely with the ATCFO in the
administration, supervision, and training of assigned personnel. This includes
coordinating the assignment and supervision of enlisted personnel within the air traffic
control facility. The LCPO also assists the ATCFO by making recommendations
concerning improvement of spaces, procedures, working conditions, and the welfare
and morale of enlisted personnel.
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