Classification note
- Published code: 3154
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
- Sub Major Group: 31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals
- Minor Group: 315 Ship and Aircraft Controllers and Technicians
- Unit Group: 3154 Air Traffic Controllers
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
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.
Tasks include
Tasks include - (a) directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving airport and their movement on the ground; (b) directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sector; (c) examining and approving flight plans; (d) informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans and air traffic; (e) applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work; (f) initiating and organizing emergency, search and rescue services and procedures; (g) directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways; (h) 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.
Included occupations or child groups
Examples of the occupations classified here: - Air traffic controller
ISCO-88 correspondence
- 3144