Typical Tasks
Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Common Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
