Air Traffic Controller Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Air Traffic Controller Do?
Air traffic controllers assist pilots by providing information concerning the height, speed and course. They assist pilots in order to facilitate a safe take off and landing of aircrafts. They are responsible for maintaining a secure and orderly movement of aircraft along major air routes up in the sky and around airports. They control air traffic in and within vicinity of airports according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and to minimise delays arising from traffic congestion.
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Where Do I Start?
Airport Planning
Know airport planning for different types of aircrafts; use that information to mobilise resources and people in order to handle the aircrafts while they are in the airport.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Air Traffic Controller
Essential Skills
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EssentialAirport Planning knowledge
Know airport planning for different types of aircrafts; use that information to mobilise resources and people in order to handle the aircrafts while they are in the airport.
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EssentialCommon Aviation Safety Regulations knowledge
The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels. Understand that regulations aimed at protecting citizens at all …
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EssentialAir Traffic Control Operations knowledge
Understand the tasks performed by air traffic controllers, including Interaction and effective communication between aircraft and air traffic controllers; execution of follow-up activities, and ensuring smooth operations during flights.
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EssentialAviation Meteorology knowledge
Understand aviation meteorology to deal with the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM). Understand how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in …
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EssentialElectronic Communication knowledge
Data communication performed through digital means such as computers, telephone or e-mail.
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EssentialPre-Flight Procedures For Ifr Flights knowledge
Understand pre-flight duties while preparing an IFR flight; read and comprehend flight manual.
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EssentialAir Transport Law knowledge
Know air transport laws and regulations. Due to the nature of aviation, knowledge of air transport laws partially overlaps with knowledge of international law.
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EssentialCelestial Navigation knowledge
Understand the science of celestial navigation and position fixing by using specialised measuring equipment.
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EssentialAircraft Flight Control Systems knowledge
Know the setting, features and operation of aircraft flight control systems. Manage flight control surfaces, cockpit controls, connections, and operating mechanisms required to control the flight direction of an aircraft. …
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EssentialElectrical Systems Used In Transportation knowledge
Understand the functioning of electrical systems, their specifications, and application in operations and systems for the transportation of freight and people.
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EssentialElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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EssentialAnalyse Work-Related Written Reports skill
Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.
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EssentialApply Airport Standards And Regulations skill
Know and apply the accepted standards and regulations for European airports. Apply knowledge to enforce airport rules, regulations, and the Airport Safety Plan.
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EssentialApply Technical Communication Skills skill
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
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EssentialCarry Out Navigational Calculations skill
Solve mathematical problems to achieve safe navigation.
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EssentialComply With Checklists skill
Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.
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EssentialEnsure Public Safety And Security skill
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
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EssentialFollow Given Instructions skill
Follow instructions to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
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EssentialGive Instructions To Staff skill
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
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EssentialHandle Stressful Situations skill
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EssentialHave Spatial Awareness skill
Be aware of your position and the space around you. Understand the relationship of objects around you when there is a change of position.
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EssentialMaintain Concentration For Long Periods skill
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EssentialOperate Radar Equipment skill
Operate radar screens and other radar equipment; ensure that aircraft fly at a safe distance from one another.
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EssentialPossess Visual Literacy skill
Interpret charts, maps, graphics, and other pictorial presentations used in place of the written word. The graphics used vary from process to process; therefore, the professional must have sufficient knowledge …
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EssentialRead 3d Displays skill
Read 3D-displays and understand the information they provide on positions, distances, and other parameters.
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EssentialStay Alert skill
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialUse Meteorological Information skill
Use and interpret meteorological information for operations dependent on climatic conditions. Use this information to provide advise on safe operations in relation to weather conditions.
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EssentialAssist During Take Off And Landing skill
Assist captain in take-off and landing procedures by operating communication equipment.
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EssentialAssist In The Conducting Of Flight Checks skill
Assist pre-flight and in-flight checks in order to detect problems and provide solutions to them, together with the flight captain, the first pilot or the inflight engineer.
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EssentialMonitor Aviation Meteorology skill
Monitor and interpret the information provided by weather stations to anticipate conditions that may affect airports and flights.
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EssentialOperate Airport Control Tower skill
Operate the airport control tower, which is crucial to the safe taxiing, take-off and landing of aircraft.
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EssentialUse Air Traffic Services Document skill
Utilise Air Traffic Services document to prevent collisions between manoeuvring aircraft; ensure orderly flow of air traffic.
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OptionalAct Reliably skill
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OptionalHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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OptionalPerform Multiple Tasks At The Same Time skill
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OptionalShow Confidence skill
Demonstrate degrees of maturity by fully understanding one's own qualities and abilities which can serve as sources of confidence in different situations.
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OptionalTolerate Stress skill
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