Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel; dispatching; using airfield landing and navigational aids; implementing airfield safety procedures; monitoring and maintaining flight records; and applying knowledge of weather information.
Industry profile for this occupation: Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation: Local Government (OES designation) Scheduled Air Transportation Support Activities for Air Transportation Nonscheduled Air Transportation Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Nonscheduled Air Transportation Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Next |