Duties and tasks

• Directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving airport and their movement on the ground
• Initiating and organizing emergency, search and rescue services and procedures
• 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
• Directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways
• Directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sectors
• Applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
• Examining and approving flight plans
• Informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans and air traffic