air traffic manager
Air traffic managers coordinate the planning of ground control, the maintenance of the aircrafts, and the handling of customers. They strive for the most efficient use of resources in directing the aircraft. They manage safety, quality, and risks in everyday work. They also plan and compare performance with other air navigation service providers.
Also called: air traffic supervisor, flight navigation manager, air traffic operations manager, air traffic operations supervisor, air traffic control manager, centre director for air traffic systems and operations, air traffic senior manager, flight control manager
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- essential skills
- 13
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- private pilot4 skills in common
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- airline transport pilot3 skills in common
- helicopter pilot3 skills in common
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Essential skills
14- air traffic management
- airspace system block upgrades
- celestial navigation
- common aviation safety regulations
- ensure safety in international aviation
- follow airport safety procedures
- geographic areas
- manage aeronautical information management services
- manage air navigation services
- perform data analysis
- perform market research
- perform risk analysis
- train staff in navigational requirements
- use modern electronic navigational aids
Optional skills
13- aircraft flight control systems
- airport environmental regulations
- apply airport standards and regulations
- coordinate flight schedules
- geographic information systems
- inspect aircraft documentation
- monitor aviation meteorology
- plan maintenance activities
- provide assistance to airport users
- statistics
- test ground system performance
- use geographic information systems
- work in an aviation team
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