Also known as: Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Superintendent, Afloat Cryptologic Manager, Air Operations Manager, Aviation Resource Management Superintendent
You arrive at the secured operations facility in downtown Atlanta before dawn. The digital clock on your workstation reads 06:15. You power up your console, checking the encrypted network for any overnight updates or urgent communiques. Your first task is to review the day's primary objective: a complex urban reconnaissance training exercise. You mentally tick through the equipment manifest while sipping lukewarm coffee, preparing for the morning briefing with your tactical operations specialists.
The job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Tactical Operations Specialists is stable through 2035. With experience, you can advance into roles such as an Operations Manager or even a Regional Operations Director, overseeing broader tactical operations. This career path typically builds upon experience gained as a Tactical Operations Specialist or a specialized Security Officer.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$50,000 - $80,000
Estimated for US-wide average
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
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