Air Traffic Controller Specialist

Aliases: Traffic Controller Manager

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Air Traffic Controller Specialist is expected to perform include:

Receiving and transmitting flight plans, meteorological, navigational and other information in air traffic control station
Performing pre-flight and emergency service for aeroplane pilots, and controlling air traffic on and within the vicinity of airport
Accepting flight plans from Pilots and reviewing them for completeness
Routing plans for operating under instrument flight rules to station near destination airport
Providing meteorological navigation and other information to Pilot during flight using radio
Answering radio calls from arriving and departing aircraft
Issuing landing and take-off instructions and other information such as runway to use, liquid velocity and directions, visibility, etc.
Keeping written record of messages issued to and received from the aircraft

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a desk job
Need to handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system is available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA) and One Leg (OL)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, B.E. in electronics, telecommunication, radio engineering or electrical

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of air navigation and operating sophisticated electronic and mechanical control
Proficient in interpretation of meteorological reports
Well-versed with reading radar screen
Proficient in reviewing flight plans
Well-versed with radio calls and radio technology

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Quick decision-making skills
Good mathematical skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Engineering colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://manipal.edu/mit/programs/program-list/btech/btech-electronics-and-communication-engineering.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Trainee → Assistant Air Traffic Controller → Air Traffic Controller → Air Traffic Controller Specialist → Movement to other occupations/sectors

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000 per month
For candidates with experience - Rs 45,000 to Rs 60,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Airport Authority of India

KEYWORDS

Air Traffic Control Specialist
Traffic Controller Manager

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3154.0100	Air Traffic Controller Specialist
ISCO 2008	3154	Air Traffic Controller
NIC 2008	52231	Activities related to air transport of passengers, animals or freight
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://www.htcampus.com/air-traffic-control-officers-career/
4	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf

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