Air Traffic Controller Job Description Template

Job title

Air Traffic Controller

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable air traffic controller to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will issue takeoff, landing and taxi clearances, maintain separation between aircraft and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Issue takeoff, landing and taxi clearances
• Maintain separation between aircraft
• Monitor radar and flight data
• Communicate with pilots by radio
• Coordinate with other controllers and facilities
• Give weather and traffic information
• Handle emergencies and unusual situations
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of aircraft separation standards and radio phraseology
• Decisiveness and concentration
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist certification
• Class II medical certificate
• Control tower operator (CTO) certificate
• Experience with radar displays

Skills

• Radar operation
• Airspace and procedures
• Weather interpretation
• Multitasking
• Calm under pressure
• Clear communication

Work environment and schedule

Controllers work in towers, approach control facilities and en route centers, often in dimly lit rooms with radar displays. The work demands intense concentration. Facilities operate around the clock, so controllers work rotating shifts, nights, weekends and holidays, with required breaks.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.