directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving airport and their movement on the ground
// Unit group · 3154
Air Traffic Controllers
Air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements in airspace and on the ground, using radio, radar and lighting systems, and provide information relevant to the operation of aircraft.
3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals / 315 Ship and Aircraft Controllers and Technicians / All level 4
// Working conditions
// Hand tools
No hand tools in this set.
directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sector
examining and approving flight plans
informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans and air traffic
applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
initiating and organizing emergency, search and rescue services and procedures
directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways
maintaining radio and telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units and other control centres, and coordinating the movement of aircraft into adjoining areas.
Included occupations
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Air traffic controller
Indexed job titles 2
- Controller, air trafficISCO-88 3144
- Operator, air-traffic control equipmentISCO-88 3144