Air Traffic Controller
Air traffic controllers manage the safe and orderly flow of
aircraft into, out of and between airports in Australia and
overseas.
Air traffic controllers may perform the following tasks:
- maintain radio contact with pilots to keep aircraft
separated on air routes and near major airports, in
'corridors' of controlled airspace
- make sure that aircraft operate only on pre-arranged
routes and altitudes
- use radar to monitor and control aircraft movements
- provide information and assistance to pilots and
emergency services during emergencies.
Air traffic controllers operate in shifts, often out of
normal office hours, and are required to work on any day of
the year.
There are three categories of air traffic controllers:
Enroute Controller who is responsible for the safe
management of air traffic over most of the Australian mainland
and on oceanic routes. The use of satellite and digital data
communications is increasing in this type of control. Enroute
controllers are employed only in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Terminal Area Controller who uses radar to manage
and arrange the flow of aircraft which arrive at and depart
from major city airports. They are responsible for the
controlled air space surrounding an airport out to a distance
of approximately 30 nautical miles. Terminal area controllers
are employed in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Coolangatta,
Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Tower Controller who works from control towers at
aerodromes and is responsible for all aircraft and vehicle
movements on the taxiways and runways, and in the immediate
area. There are 26 towers located at capital cities and busier
regional airports around Australia.
Required Skills - Air Traffic Controller
- able to make quick and accurate decisions
- aptitude for working with computers, instrumentation and
equipment
- confident, highly responsible, self-motivated and
independent, but able to work in a team
- good understanding and clear practical application of
the English language
- Australian citizenship or permanent resident status
- at least 20 years of age and able to satisfy aviation
medical requirements
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