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 performed usually 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 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.
Specific Occupations:
31541
(Controller/Coordinator) air traffic
31542
Manager, operation flight control
31543
Officer, aerodrome
31544
Signaler, air traffic
31545
Operator, air-traffic control equipment
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Source Of Info:
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, PSCO-2162
