Portal eMASCO

Air Cargo Officer direct aircraft movements in the air and on the ground using radio, radar and lighting systems, and provide information relevant to the operation of aircraft. They provide guidance, instructions and permission to pilots to help them operate the aircraft safely, orderly and quickly.

Alternative Names

Tasks

directing and controlling aircraft movements in the air using radar or non-radar procedures and directing aircraft by radio

directing aircraft approaching and leaving the airport and controlling their movement on the ground/ airport and directing taxiing, take-offs and landings

controlling the operation of airport lighting systems such as runway and approach lights and aerodrome beacons

informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans and air traffic

applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work

initiating and organising emergency, search and rescue services when aircraft are in distress

checking flight plans, position reports, flight levels, estimated arrival times at reporting points or destinations and authorising changes of flight levels and altitudes