Summary
Job Title
Air Traffic Controller
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to provide air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating in a radar environment using instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic. Also provides non-radar approach control services in allocated airspace, in the event of radar outages. The employee is required to be a dual-certified air traffic controller in both the Air Traffic Control Tower and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) facilities.
Duties
Directs movement of aircraft on the ground and in flight within the delegated airspace in both Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) facilities as displayed on the Terminal Control Workstation, by visual means (Control Tower) and pilot reported.
Operates communication and display equipment and provides emergency assistance to aircraft.
Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel.
Maintains certification requirements.
Job Description
Job Title
Air Traffic Controller
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to provide air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating in a radar environment using instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic. Also provides non-radar approach control services in allocated airspace, in the event of radar outages. The employee is required to be a dual-certified air traffic controller in both the Air Traffic Control Tower and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) facilities.
Duties
Directs movement of aircraft on the ground and in flight within the delegated airspace in both Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) facilities as displayed on the Terminal Control Workstation, by visual means (Control Tower) and pilot reported.
Operates communication and display equipment and provides emergency assistance to aircraft.
Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel.
Maintains certification requirements.
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