- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Air Traffic Controllers spend a lot of their time Making Decisions and Solving Problems. They are naturally good at Time Sharing, Speech Recognition, Oral Comprehension, and Flexibility of Closure. Air Traffic Controllers are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Transportation, Customer and Personal Service, and Education and Training and are skilled at Complex Problem Solving and Monitoring.
Work Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Getting Information
Processing Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Analyzing Data or Information
Training and Teaching Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Documenting/Recording Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Interacting With Computers
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Controlling Machines and Processes
Assisting and Caring for Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing General Physical Activities
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Time Sharing
Speech Recognition
Oral Comprehension
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Closure
Problem Sensitivity
Visualization
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Far Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Speech Clarity
Written Comprehension
Fluency of Ideas
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Auditory Attention
Inductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Originality
Written Expression
Visual Color Discrimination
Memorization
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Finger Dexterity
Hearing Sensitivity
Control Precision
Depth Perception
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Night Vision
Response Orientation
Trunk Strength
Sound Localization
Glare Sensitivity
Interests
Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic
Investigative
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Transportation
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Geography
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Psychology
Law and Government
Mathematics
Telecommunications
Physics
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
Clerical
Administration and Management
Engineering and Technology
Sociology and Anthropology
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Therapy and Counseling
Medicine and Dentistry
History and Archeology
Wages
New Hampshire
$145,620
Illinois
$142,760
Virginia
$141,760
New York
$138,710
District of Columbia
$134,950
Georgia
$133,920
Minnesota
$132,610
Ohio
$123,720
Texas
$121,460
Kansas
$120,850
Colorado
$118,860
Tennessee
$118,390
Utah
$113,870
New Mexico
$110,750
California
$109,410
Washington
$107,810
Florida
$107,610
New Jersey
$106,050
Pennsylvania
$105,180
Arkansas
$102,420
Missouri
$102,240
Wisconsin
$99,020
Michigan
$98,070
Alabama
$97,650
Maryland
$96,760
Massachusetts
$95,910
Arizona
$90,880
Nebraska
$89,600
Nevada
$88,910
North Carolina
$87,850
Oklahoma
$87,720
Montana
$86,410
Hawaii
$81,530
North Dakota
$80,960
Alaska
$80,540
Connecticut
$80,510
Mississippi
$75,430
Louisiana
$73,070
Guam
$72,420
West Virginia
$71,850
Wyoming
$65,370
Idaho
$57,210
Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Speaking
Time Management
Operation Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Systems Analysis
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Writing
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Persuasion
Quality Control Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Negotiation
Operation and Control
Troubleshooting
Science
Technology Design
Programming
Equipment Selection
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Relationships
Work Styles
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Self Control
Persistence
Initiative
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Leadership
Innovation
Independence
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Contact With Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Frequency of Decision Making
Work With Work Group or Team
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Freedom to Make Decisions
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Physical Proximity
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Sitting
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Consequence of Error
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Level of Competition
Deal With External Customers
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Degree of Automation
Letters and Memos
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Standing
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Work Schedules
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Time Pressure
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
Determine the timing or procedures for flight vector changes.
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.
Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, or observations.
Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
- Importance Supplemental-
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, or other flight safety information.
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
Review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law.
Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
- Relevance of Task Core-
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.
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Determine the timing or procedures for flight vector changes.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, or observations.
Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
Review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law.
Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, or other flight safety information.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, or observations.
Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Determine the timing or procedures for flight vector changes.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law.
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, or other flight safety information.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Determine the timing or procedures for flight vector changes.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, or observations.
Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.
Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
Review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law.
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, or other flight safety information.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, or observations.
Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
Determine the timing or procedures for flight vector changes.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, or other flight safety information.
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
Review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law.
Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, or observations.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Determine the timing or procedures for flight vector changes.
Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law.
Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, or other flight safety information.
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, or observations.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Determine the timing or procedures for flight vector changes.
Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, or other flight safety information.
Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
Review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law.
Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Determine the timing or procedures for flight vector changes.
Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, or observations.
Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, or other flight safety information.
Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
Review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, or observations.
Relay air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Determine the timing or procedures for flight vector changes.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.
Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, or other flight safety information.
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, or maps to determine air routes.
Review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law.
Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession