Air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements in airspace and on the ground, using radio, radar and lighting systems, and provide information relevant to the operation of aircraft.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- The majority of Air traffic controllers earn a salary between $2,200 and $8,230 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Air traffic controllers ranges from $2,200 to $5,223.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $2,506 and $5,903 per month.
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Tasks and duties
- Directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving airport and their movement on the ground
- Directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sectors
- Examining and approving flight plans
- Informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans and air traffic
- Applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
- Initiating and organizing emergency, search and rescue services and procedures
- Directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways
- Maintaining radio and telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units and other control centers, and coordinating the movement of aircraft into adjoining areas
