315403 - Air traffic controller

Issues permits, checks and controls the flights of commercial air transport companies according to government and company rules. Accelerates and ensures the flow of flights, prepares logs of flights, delays, cancelled flights, schedule changes or flight plans, controls air traffic and ensures smooth and safe execution of flights.

Main activities

* communicate with pilots and transmit necessary information;
* monitor and control air traffic movement with devices designed for control;
* plan flights and apply requirements to air traffic rules and procedures;
* adhere to safety requirements and respond quickly to extraordinary situations;
* cooperate with other airport employees, meteorologists and firefighters.

Characteristic competences

* process information;
* transmit necessary information;
* plan flights;
* speak English;
* manage specialized air traffic control programs.