AI Assistant for Air Traffic Controllers

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.

Medium Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.(Core task)
  • 2Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.(Core task)
  • 3Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.(Core task)
  • 4Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.(Core task)
  • 5Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.(Core task)
  • 6Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.(Core task)
  • 7Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.(Core task)
  • 8Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.(Core task)
  • 9Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport workers.(Core task)
  • 10Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Coordination
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Time Management

Knowledge Areas

TransportationEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceGeographyTelecommunicationsMathematics

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

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Daily Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Processing Information
Training and Teaching Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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