315490 - Other air traffic controllers

Other air traffic controllers not listed in unit group 3154 'Air traffic controllers', who operate and control aircraft carrying passengers, mail and cargo in the air and on the ground.

Main activities

manages and controls the aircraft arriving at the airport, departing from it, taxiing on the ground; 
manages and controls the flight of an aircraft in a certain airspace sector; 
reviews and approves flight plans; 
informs the flight crew and operations personnel about weather conditions, flight plans and air traffic; 
applies the principles and practical knowledge of aircraft flight management.

Characteristic competences

announce and organize emergency, search and rescue operations; manage the operations of all aircraft on or near the runways and their servicing vehicles; maintain radio contact with adjacent air traffic control towers and other control centers; coordinate aircraft flights to adjacent territories; communicate with flight crew and authorities.