Head, flight operations

Air traffic controllers direct and control the movement of aircraft in the air and on the ground using communication, radar and lighting systems, and provide information necessary for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.

• directing and controlling the movement of aircraft arriving at and departing from an airport and moving on the airport manoeuvring area;
• directing and controlling aircraft flights in a designated sector of airspace;
• checking and approving flight plans;
• providing aircraft crews with information on weather conditions, the operational status of navigation aids, flight plans and air traffic;
• applying air traffic control knowledge, skills, rules and procedures to identify and resolve potential conflicts between aircraft arising in the course of their work;
• providing alerting services in emergencies;
• directing the movement of all aircraft and motor vehicles on or near runways;
• maintaining communication with adjacent control towers, approach control units and area control centres, and coordinating the movement/flights of aircraft in border areas.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Air traffic controller (aviation dispatcher)
• Coordinator, air services