3154-Air Traffic Controllers

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