United States
3154-Air traffic controllers
Job Title ( International classification ):
Air traffic controllers
ISCO Code:
3154
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:
Main Tasks include -
- (a) directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving airport and their movement on the (b) ground
- (c) directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sector
- (d) examining and approving flight plans
- (e) informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight (f) plans and air traffic
- (g) applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
- (h) initiating and organizing emergency, search and rescue services and procedures
- (i) directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways
- (j) 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.
Inclusions:
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Air traffic controller
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