Air Battle Manager (ABM)

Plans, organizes and directs operations, including airspace management, air defense and tactical missions. PAY CHART

DUTIES

Air battle managers select and employ aircraft, surveillance, combat, reporting and data link management systems and evaluate operational readiness of communications, sensors and related support equipment. They also plan and execute theater air operations. Air battle management is a flying assignment with officers assigned to E-3 AWACS, E-8 Joint-STARS and the Airborne Laser.

Air battle managers are responsible for analyzing national defense guidance and objectives to create operational policies, as well as planning and conducting flying and simulated exercises to evaluate and enhance operational readiness. They're also responsible for conducting and managing unit training to ensure that operations personnel have required job skills - developing, evaluating and adjusting training plans and programs to meet mission needs and ultimately establishing performance standards that certify ABM skills, knowledge and proficiency.

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Air Force is committed to education, and you'll have the opportunity to take your education as far as you'd like, on or off base. Whether you just want to keep your job skills current or pursue another college degree, the Air Force has programs to help you reach your educational goals - like Tuition Assistance, which can pay up to 100% of your tuition costs.