Who is responsible for managing Marine Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (MATCALS)?

The responsibility for managing Marine Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (MATCALS) falls under the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). This position oversees systems that ensure safe and efficient air traffic control and landing operations for naval aviation, which includes both operational and technical oversight.

NAVAIR is tasked with developing, delivering, and maintaining aircraft systems and their support equipment, making it a pivotal command in managing the various components of aviation systems, including MATCALS. By focusing on these systems, the Commander is responsible for ensuring they are integrated effectively into the operations and that they meet safety standards, operational readiness, and technological advancements.

The other positions listed, while significant in their respective roles, do not specifically manage MATCALS. For example, the Chief of Naval Operations oversees the overall naval strategy and operations, but does not directly manage specific systems like MATCALS. Similarly, the Director of Naval Aviation and the Vice Admiral of Naval Operations have broader responsibilities, but the operational and management specifics of MATCALS fall to NAVAIR.