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USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN

USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN. FOCUS 2000 AND BEYOND. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN. VISION

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USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN

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  1. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS 2000 AND BEYOND

  2. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN VISION To remain the world leader in air traffic control services in support of the war-fighter. To continually improve our ability to lead United States Air Force aviation efforts into an effective Aerospace Force.

  3. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN • OVERVIEW • Mission • Organization • Personnel • Equipment • Goal Timelines

  4. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN • MISSION • Facilitate the launch and recovery of tactical and strategic aircraft supporting national objectives. • Differs from FAA • FAA strives to minimize risk • AF/DoD manages risk • Influenced by combat environment, technology, as well as national objectives

  5. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN • ORGANIZATION • Ensure we have the right number of air traffic controllers to support the Expeditionary Aerospace Force concept and DPG guidance. • Must address: • CONUS/Overseas basing • Base by base air traffic services requirements review • Schoolhouse training requirements • MAJCOM/Air Staff staffing needs

  6. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN • ORGANIZATION • Train as we fight • Required skills (tower/RAPCON/GCA/RFC, etc) • What’s needed in a combat environment/ what’s not • UTC make-up • Requires Total Force perspective

  7. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN • PERSONNEL • Recruit - Train - Retain • Re-evaluate return on investment issues of the air traffic controller from BMTS through retirement • Reengineer air traffic control training to reflect advances in simulation and learning technology • Specialized training • Blue suit vs civilian

  8. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN • PERSONNEL • Tailor air traffic control retention programs with emphasis on what skills are necessary to support the Aerospace Expeditionary Force • Evolve air traffic control operations and training to compliment advances in technology (air traffic control evolving to air traffic management)

  9. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN • EQUIPMENT • Modernize fixed-based ATCALS to ensure ATC facilities can provide a level of service comparable to FAA and host nations; ensures locations are maintained to train controllers for contingency operations. • Modernize deployable ATCALS infrastructure to ensure an effective capability to support contingency operations. • Compatibility with fixed ATCALS a must (train as we fight) • Participate in research and development efforts to ensure warfighting requirements are addressed in all facets of air traffic control operations.

  10. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL TIMELINES 0-2 YEARS DEFINITIVE 2-5 YEARS 5-10 YEARS 10-25 YEARS CONCEPTUAL

  11. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN TIMELINES (Example) TIMELINESGOALS ASSUMPTIONS PLAYERS METRICS AFPC FAA Specialize Training NASModernization MAJCOM Buy-in Manpower Shortage Washout Rate Manning rates 0-2 YEARS MAJCOM AFFSA Trng Database AFPC Tower/Radar Sims Shortage/ Career Amn Cert Time Reduced Manage Retention 2-5 YEARS Procedural Changes Technology Oriented ATCALs Installed Restructure Training AFPC FAA XR Strat Plan XA Strat Plan 5-10 YEARS Unmanned Vehicles Free Flight New A.F. Vision Air Traffic Management AFFSA FAA 10-25 YEARS NAS Plan

  12. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN EXAMPLE • ATC Training Streamlining

  13. ATC Technical School Progression Comparison Current Curriculum (72 days) NON RADAR TRAINING ATC BASICS TOWER TRAINING RADAR TRAINING 1 Week 2 Weeks 4 Weeks 7 Weeks Proposed Curriculum (72 days) RADAR TRAINING ATC BASICS FACILITY OPERATIONS TOWER TRAINING 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 10 Weeks

  14. Impact of Specialized ATC Curriculum on Unit Training Tower Training Time Radar Training Time Training Time After New Curriculum 338 50 210 TECHNICAL SCHOOL TRAINING HOURS 40 Current Training Time 450 20 280 Current Training Time 100 days 200 days 300 days 400 days UPGRADE TRAINING DAYS FOR AWARD OF SEI

  15. Impact of Tower Simulator on Unit Training Tower Training Days 50 105 Reduction - 62.5% w/New Curr & Sim After Simulator & Curriculum Change TECHNICAL SCHOOL TRAINING HOURS 50 210 Reduction - 25% w/New Curr. Only After New Curriculum Only 20 280 Currently 100 days 200 days 300 days 400 days UPGRADE TRAINING DAYS FOR AWARD OF SEI

  16. 1st Term ATC & AEF 3-months AEF- 12-months Off Based on 15-month rotational cycle

  17. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN • What’s next • Plan development timelines • MAJCOM buy in • Execution of plan

  18. USAF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STRATEGIC PLAN • SUMMARY • Vision • Mission • Organization • Personnel • Equipment • Goal Timelines

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