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#ATC SALARY FULL#

#ATC SALARY FULL#

A full air traffic controller licence can only be issued to individuals of at least 21 years of age. Whilst entrants may begin training towards obtaining a licence earlier than 18 years of age, they may not apply for a Student Licence before 18 years. Academic requirements may be lowered for those with relevant aviation experience. handles emergencies, unscheduled traffic and other unanticipated incidents.Įntrants require GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award or an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III.discusses operational requirements with pilot, issues duty schedules for flight deck and cabin crews, maintains records of flight progress and authorises flight departure.

calculates fuel consumption and optimum flying height, plans route and prepares flight plan for aircraft pilot.

obtains information regarding weather conditions, navigational hazards, landing conditions, seating arrangements, loading of cargo, fuel and catering supplies.

directs movement of aircraft and motor vehicles on runways, taxiways and in parking bays.

gives landing instructions to pilot and monitors descent of aircraft.

directs the movement of aircraft en route to its destination and ensures minimum distances are maintained between planes.

maintains radio and/or radar or visual contact with aircraft and liaises with other air traffic controllers and control centres to direct aircraft in and out of controlled airspace and into holding areas ready for landing.*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3511Īir traffic controllers prepare flight plans, authorise flight departures and arrivals and maintain radio, radar and/or visual contact with aircraft to ensure the safe movement of air traffic.