Daily problems in the job Responsibilities and duties of ATCOs Jan Janků

Start at 7:00 on workplace 7:00 to 8:00 handover and takeover 7:05 - decision for 1st flying action 7:45 – briefing for flying action – later briefing with ATCs 9:00 – start of 1st flying action lunchtime 14:05 – decision for 2nd FA 15:30 - briefing for flying action – later briefing with ATCs 16:00 – end of 1st FA dinner 17:00 - start of 2st flying action 23:00 – end of 2nd flying action 6:00 – 7:00 – workplace adjustment 7:00 – 8:00 – handing over to new ATCs 8:00 - finishing time and go home ASAP Working hours

 Provides non-radar separations among controlling planes (landing, taking off, on circuit)  Issue landing and take-off permissions and ATC clearances  Direct taxiing aircraft and inform about obstacles and the other traffic  Maintain fluent and orderly air traffic flow on airport and circuit  Coordinate and hand over flights correctly to the other ATCs  Monitor and direct movement of vehicles and personnel on manoeuvering area TWR

 Provide radar separations  Flight coordination  Correct handing over  Provide other radar services  Vector planes to final approach track  Lead planes to prescribed position  Provide radar help to pilots who pursue other approach  Coordinate his flights with the other controllers APP,PAR

 Guide work of subordinates to provide air traffic services  Provide a help and advice, especially during emergency situations, when necessary – take over controlling  Organise emergency situations  Combine and activate workplaces  Note, report emergency situations and collect documents  Delegate one subordinate atco do SC for necessary time  Release and/or put subordinate out of work  Take technical aids out of service  Determine breaks for subordinates SC

 Psychological problems  Stress  Personal problems  Overworked  Burnt-out  Shift composition  Sedentry job  Air - conditioning Problems

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