Air Traffic Controllers: 
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $120,410.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 41 days |
| Typical Education | Associate's degree |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 127 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | -0.48 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 670 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 0.63 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Written Communication
Decision-making
Organization
Oral Communication
Work Ethic
Integrity
Following Directions
Leadership
Professionalism
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Written Communication
Decision-making
Organization
Oral Communication
Work Ethic
Integrity
Following Directions
Leadership
Professionalism
Critical Thinking
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Getting Information
Review traffic routing or control plans
Review flight data prior to flight
Review maps to determine location or routes
Read transportation or shipping related operating, service, or repair manuals
Review navigation charts to determine routes
Obtain flight information from dispatcher
Review flight data prior to flight
Review maps to determine location or routes
Read transportation or shipping related operating, service, or repair manuals
Review navigation charts to determine routes
Obtain flight information from dispatcher
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Maintain separation standards in air traffic control
Implement visual flight procedures as conditions allow
Employ aircraft safety regulations
Identify best itinerary based on knowledge of routes
Respond to in-flight data
Implement visual flight procedures as conditions allow
Employ aircraft safety regulations
Identify best itinerary based on knowledge of routes
Respond to in-flight data
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Coordinate flight control or management activities
Communicate details in protective services settings
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
Communicate work orders and plans to airline, air traffic, or airfield personnel
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards
Communicate details in protective services settings
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
Communicate work orders and plans to airline, air traffic, or airfield personnel
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards
Analyzing Data or Information
Forecast weather changes
Analyze factors such as weather reports to determine air routes
Project aircraft flight positioning and paths to foresee and prevent conflicts
Analyze factors such as weather reports to determine air routes
Project aircraft flight positioning and paths to foresee and prevent conflicts
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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