Air traffic controllers assist pilots by providing information concerning the height, speed and course. They assist pilots in order to facilitate a safe take off and landing of aircrafts. They are responsible for maintaining a secure and orderly movement of aircraft along major air routes up in the sky and around airports. They control air traffic in and within vicinity of airports according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and to minimise delays arising from traffic congestion.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving airport and their movement on the ground;
(b) Directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sector;
(c) Examining and approving flight plans;
(d) Informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans and air traffic;
(e) Applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work;
(f) Initiating and organizing emergency, search and rescue services and procedures;
(g) Directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways;
(h) Maintaining radio and telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units and other control centres, and coordinating the movement of aircraft into adjoining areas.