Traffic Controller, Air Service

Aliases: Air Traffic Executive

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Traffic Controller, Air Service is expected to perform include:

Directing take-off and landing of aircraft at airports using radio, lights and flags
Issuing radio instructions to flying crafts within his range for take-off and landing
Contacting flying aircrafts to give warnings and instructions regarding landing and information about weather conditions at airfield
Guiding Pilots of aircrafts in distress
Arranging search and rescue operations of lost aircrafts
Controlling airport lights for taking off and landing of planes at night
Arranging for rectification of defects in lighting system
Receiving and transmitting flight plans, meteorological, navigational and other information in air traffic control station
Operating radar for close watch and identifying aircraft on flight
Providing meteorological navigational and other information to Pilot during flight, using radio
Answering radio calls from arriving and departing aircraft and issuing landing and take-off instructions and other information such as runway to use, liquid velocity and directions, visibility, etc.
Keeping written records of all the instructions issued, messages received from aircraft

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It is a desk job but one needs to be on their toes
Need to handle a team
Travelling is not a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 6 days a week. This may vary from airport to airport
Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

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

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Minimum – B.E. in Electronics, Telecommunication, Radio Engineering, or Electrical with First Class
Passed written test conducted by Civil Aviation Authority , voice test, personal interview and medical test as per ICA

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

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

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁶

All engineering colleges across India
Civil Aviation Training College

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.minglebox.com/article/aviation/indian-scholarships-in-aviation
http://www.skyline.edu.in/loan.html
http://www.scholarshipsinindia.com/civil1.html
http://www.successcds.net/Scholarships/SCHEME-FOR-AWARD-OF-SCHOLARSHIPS.php

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 → Traffic Controller, Air Service → Air Traffic Controller Specialist

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁷

For freshers - ₹ 17,000 to ₹ 25,000 per month
For candidates with 3-4 years of experience or more - ₹ 33,000 to ₹ 35,000 per month
For candidates with 8-10 years of experience or more - ₹ 75,000 to ₹ 83,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Airport Authority of India

KEYWORDS

Air Traffic Executive
Traffic Controller, Air Service

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3154.0200	Traffic Controller, Air Service
ISCO 2008	3154	Air Traffic Controller
NIC 2008	52231	Activities related to air transport of passengers, animals or freight
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	/ http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php http://www.htcampus.com/career/overview-air-traffic-control-officers-plane-trut200
3	http://www.hindustantimes.com/greatcareers/controlling-the-air-traffic/article1-493894.aspx
4	https://targetstudy.com/professions/air-traffic-controller.html
5	https://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/skills-required-be-air-traffic-controller https://targetstudy.com/professions/air-traffic-controller.html
6	http://www.aaians.org/?q=info-page/CATC-allahabad-india
7	http://www.htcampus.com/career/overview-air-traffic-control-officers-plane-trut200
8	http://info.shine.com/industry/aviation/19.html http://www.kpmg.com/IN/en/Press%20Release/Press-Release-Indian-Aviation-Report.pdf
9	http://www.govtjobsblog.in/2015/01/airports-authority-of-india-aai.html
10	http://www.ibef.org/industry/indian-aviation.aspx

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