Air traffic controllers help to guide planes both in the sky and on the ground. They typically do the following: Issue landing and takeoff instructions to pilots Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air, using radar, computers, or visual references Control all ground traffic at airports, including baggage vehicles and airport workers Provide information to pilots, such as weather updates, runway closures, and other critical information Alert airport response staff in the event of an aircraft emergency Note: ATCO is a well-known abbreviation for the job of an Air Traffic Controller.
