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Air Traffic Controllers
SOC 53-2021.00
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Active Listening
4.4
Speaking
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.1
Judgment and Decision Making
4.1
Monitoring
4.0
Complex Problem Solving
4.0
Coordination
3.9
Reading Comprehension
3.8
Knowledge Areas 8
Transportation
4.2
English Language
3.9
Public Safety and Security
3.8
Education and Training
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.6
Geography
3.5
Telecommunications
3.4
Mathematics
3.3
Key Tasks
1Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as
weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
2Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
3Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control
of arriving flights.
4Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots
traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
5Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are
experiencing difficulties.
Also Known As
Access Control Specialist
Air Route Controller
Air Route Traffic Controller
Air Traffic Control Operator
Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS)
Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal
Air Traffic Control Specialist/Certified Professional Controller (ATC
Specialist/CPC)
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
Air Traffic Controller (Enroute Option)
Air Traffic Controller (Tower Option)
Tools & Equipment
Air route surveillance radar ARSR systems
Airport surface detection equipment ASDE systems
Airport surveillance radar ASR systems
Area navigation RNAV systems
Automatic direction finder ADF radio systems
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