About this career
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.
Essential skills
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 in the work place
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
Required 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
Additional skills
act reliably
have computer literacy
perform multiple tasks at the same time
tolerate stress
Also known as
air traffic controller instructor
air traffic control officer
air controller
controller of air traffic
air traffic control specialist
flight controller
