How do they match: Air Traffic Controllers

  • Air Traffic Manager
  • Traffic Management Coordinator
  • Traffic Control Manager

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Organize flight plans or traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.

  • Plan flight operations.
  • Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
  • Coordinate flight control or management activities.
  • Direct emergency management activities.
  • Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
  • Operate communications equipment or systems.
  • Respond to transportation emergencies.
  • Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
  • Train transportation or material moving personnel.