Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
150A - Air Traffic and Air Space Management Technician
 
Duties:
Acts as primary advisor to commanders at echelon regarding Army airspace control contributions to the theater air ground system (TAGS). Directs and conducts airspace management functions, including tactical airspace management, ensuring the integration and synchronization of Army, Joint, and civilian airspace users into tactical and National Airspace Systems (NAS). Supervises the effective employment of Army Air Traffic Control (ATC) equipment and personnel across all categories of Army ATC. Oversees ATC training and certification programs in both tactical and installation environments.
***Applicants must meet all Administrative Requirements to become a Warrant Officer.***

Minimum prerequisites: 

  • SGT (E5) or above in MOS 15Q, USAF 1C1X1, USMC 7257, or USN A400 (AC). (not-waivable)
  • Five years’ experience as an Air Traffic Controller (ATC) (not-waivable)
  • Successfully pass a Class IV Flying Duty Medical Examination (FDME) IAW AR 40-501 approved by the Director, U.S. Army Aeromedical Activity. Applicants may access and receive updates regarding their flight physical records through USAAMA.: https://aero.health.mil  (not-waivable)
  • Air Traffic Control Tower rating or Radar Air Traffic Control rating or have worked in a Brigade or higher Airspace element for a minimum of 18 months.
  • Two years’ experience in a leadership position as defined in DA Pam 611-21. Leadership experience must be documented on NCOER's or sister service equivalent.
  • Applicants from sister services will be considered based on qualifications and experience. An MOS prerequisite waiver required, which will address leadership positions, qualifications, experience, and ALC equivalent schools.
  • Advanced Leadership Course (ALC) graduate in a feeder MOS or sister service equivalent.
  • All applicants must have a digitally signed letter of recommendation (LOR) from an Air Traffic and Air Space Management Technician 150A (CW3 to CW5) currently serving (Not Retired) to accompany their Company and Battalion Commander LOR's. The Warrant Officer LOR must attest to the applicant's technical/tactical competency and potential for warrant officer service.

  • NOTE: Waivers (exceptions to policy) will be considered for applicants with exceptional qualifications and only on a case-by-case basis.

     

    Preferred qualifications (Minimum plus):

  • Two years of college credit at an accredited institution.
  • Experience as a Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) air traffic controller

​Address all warrant officer application questions ando a Regional Warrant Officer Recruiter.  Please visit the "How Do I Apply" page for required forms and examples.

 

***Email is the preferred method of communication. Contact the proponent POCs below for any questions regarding technical qualifications and aviation policy. Use this group email box in lieu of emailing each manager separately:  usarmy.rucker.avncoe.mbx.avn-warrant-officer@army.mil****

Aviation Proponent POC:
CW4 Eric Roen
COMM: 334-255-1420
DSN: 558-1420
 
CW3 Marc Rothman
COMM: 334-255-1414
DSN: 558-1414
 
Mr. Andrew D. Duerksen
COMM: 334-255-1454
DSN: 558-1454

Last Updated: 01 November 2023