Key Competencies * Stress Tolerance * Attention to Detail * Dependability * Adaptability/Flexibility * Persistence * Analytical Thinking * Achievement/Effort * Self Control * Cooperation * Initiative
Representative Tasks * Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems. * Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references. * Monitor or direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Industry
Government,Job Family Transportation and Material Moving
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