Description
The air traffic control operator supervises and provides ATC services, to include flight following using visual flight rules (VFR), instrument flight rules (IFR) and special visual flight rules (SVFR), at ATC facilities.
Core Skills
- real-time systems monitoring
- situational awareness and decision making
- radio and communications procedures
- airspace management fundamentals
- incident logging and reporting
- checklist and SOP execution
- multitasking under pressure
- clear and concise verbal communication
- use of radar and tracking systems
- shift work and 24/7 operations
- troubleshooting of basic system issues
- team coordination
Common Certifications
- FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO)
- FAA Dispatcher Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation)
- ICAO English Language Proficiency
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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