United States
3154-Air Traffic Controllers
Job Title:
Air Traffic Controllers
Job Description:
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.
Tasks:
Tasks include:
- directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving airport and their movement on the ground
- 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 organising 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
Additional Notes:
This unit group includes
Air traffic controller
Specific Occupations:
31540
Air traffic controller
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Source Of Info:
Source: SINGAPORE STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION 2015, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Republic of Singapore