Air Traffic Controllers
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.
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Salary Information
Air Traffic Controllers: $144,580 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement. | Management |
| Coordinate flight control or management activities. | Management |
| Direct emergency management activities. | Management |
| Monitor vehicle movement or location. | Maintenance |
| Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards. | Maintenance |
| Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations. | Maintenance |
| Direct vehicle traffic. | General |
| Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | General |
| Respond to transportation emergencies. | General |
| Adjust routes or speeds as necessary. | General |
| Compile operational data. | General |
| Operate communications equipment or systems. | General |
| Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds. | General |
| Plan flight operations. | General |
| Record operational details of travel. | General |
| Train transportation or material moving personnel. | General |
| Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Advanced technologies and oceanic procedures ATOP | Expert system software |
| Automated radar terminal systems ARTS | Expert system software |
| Center TRACON automation systems CTAS | Expert system software |
| Direct-to-tool software | Flight control software |
| En route descent advisor EDA | Flight control software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Expedite departure path EDP software | Flight control software |
| Final approach spacing tool FAST | Flight control software |
| Flight simulation software | Flight control software |
| Multi-center traffic management advisor McTMA | Flight control software |
| Really Simple Syndication RSS | Web page creation and editing software |
| Traffic management advisor TMA software | Flight control software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Air Traffic Control Tower Operator | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |
| Private Pilot, Airplane Multi Engine Rating | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |
| Professional Traffic Operations Engineer | Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc. | Not Available |