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What is an air battle manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreAir Battle ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,580

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
2.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.62%

Asian 4.35%

Black or African American 6.38%

Hispanic or Latino 11.35%

Unknown 6.07%

White 71.23%

Gender

female 14.07%

male 85.93%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34

Key steps to become an air battle manager

  1. Explore air battle manager education requirements

    Most common air battle manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    67.0 %

    Associate

    16.5 %

    Master's

    13.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific air battle manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Combat19.37%
    ABM16.52%
    Mission Planning10.13%
    DOD9.16%
    C28.93%
  3. Research air battle manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and employ USAF weapons resources in offensive and defensive air operations.
    • Configure and manage computer systems in accordance with DOD security requirements.
    • Subject matter expert for all DoD aircraft, weapons and surveillance systems.
    • Develop and evaluate changes to publications and policies governing battle management and C2 training.
  4. Apply for air battle manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an air battle manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average air battle manager salary

The average air battle manager salary in the United States is $51,580 per year or $25 per hour. Air battle manager salaries range between $24,000 and $108,000 per year.

Average air battle manager salary
$51,580 Yearly
$24.80 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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