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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

air traffic controller

Air traffic controllers assist pilots by providing information concerning the height, speed and course.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
pre-flight procedures for IFR flightsair transport lawcelestial navigationairport planningaviation meteorologyair traffic control operationselectronicselectronic communicationcommon aviation safety regulationselectrical systems used in transportationaircraft flight control systems
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use meteorological informationread 3D displaysuse different communication channelsassist during take off and landingassist in the conducting of flight checkshandle stressful situations in the work placeapply technical communication skillsstay alertoperate airport control towerensure public safety and securitygive instructions to staffexecute working instructionscarry out navigational calculationsanalyse work-related written reportscomply with checklistsapply airport standards and regulationsuse of air traffic services documentoperate radar equipmenthave spatial awarenessinterpret visual literacymonitor aviation meteorology
OPTIONALOptional competences
tolerate stressact reliablyhave computer literacyperform multiple tasks at the same time

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

36 total
32 essential · 4 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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