How do they match: Air Traffic Controllers

  • Air Traffic Controllers

  • Air Route Controller
  • Air Route Traffic Controller
  • Air Traffic Control Instructor
  • Air Traffic Control Operator
  • Air Traffic Control Specialist
  • Air Traffic Control Support Specialist
  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Air Traffic Coordinator
  • Air Traffic Manager
  • Air Traffic Supervisor
  • Aircraft Communicator
  • Airline Dispatcher
  • Airport Tower Controller
  • Airport Traffic Controller
  • Airway Controller
  • Airway Traffic Controller
  • Airways Control Specialist
  • Airways Operations Specialist
  • Center Air Traffic Controller
  • Communications Officer
  • Enroute Air Traffic Controller
  • Flight Communications Officer
  • Flight Radio Officer
  • Radar Air Traffic Controller
  • Station Air Traffic Control Specialist
  • Terminal Air Traffic Control Specialist
  • Tower Air Traffic Control Specialist
  • Tower Air Traffic Controller

  • 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.

  • Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
  • Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
  • Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
  • Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
  • Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
  • Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
  • Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
  • Maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
  • Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
  • Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
  • Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
  • Provide on-the-job training to new air traffic controllers.
  • Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.