Air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements in airspace and on the ground, using radio, radar and lighting systems, and provide information relevant to the operation of aircraft.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Air traffic controllers - from PK 95,130 to PK 1,122,805 per month - 2025.
- A Air traffic controllers typically earns between PK 95,130 and PK 241,318 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between PK 105,260 and PK 249,790 per month for a working week of 48 hours.
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Role Responsibilities
- Directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving airport and their movement on the ground
- Directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sectors
- Examining and approving flight plans
- Informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans and air traffic
- Applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
- Initiating and organizing emergency, search and rescue services and procedures
- Directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways
- 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
