air traffic controller

Air traffic controllers assist pilots by providing information concerning the height, speed and course. They assist pilots in order to facilitate a safe take off and landing of aircrafts. They are responsible for maintaining a secure and orderly movement of aircraft along major air routes up in the sky and around airports. They control air traffic in and within vicinity of airports according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and to minimise delays arising from traffic congestion.

Alternative Labels

air controller

air traffic controller instructor

air traffic control officer

air traffic control specialist

controller of air traffic

flight controller

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- aeronautical information service officer

- aeronautical information specialist

- airport operations officer

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse work-related written reports apply airport standards and regulations apply technical communication skills assist during take off and landing assist in the conducting of flight checks carry out navigational calculations comply with checklists ensure public safety and security execute working instructions give instructions to staff handle stressful situations have spatial awareness interpret visual literacy monitor aviation meteorology operate airport control tower operate radar equipment read 3D displays stay alert use different communication channels use meteorological information use of air traffic services document

Essential Knowledge

air traffic control operations air transport law aircraft flight control systems airport planning aviation meteorology celestial navigation common aviation safety regulations electrical systems used in transportation electronic communication electronics pre-flight procedures for IFR flights

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably have computer literacy perform multiple tasks at the same time tolerate stress

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3c2da05f-eb24-41f7-8307-46c96660fee0

Status

released

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