1. Working hours, responsibilities and daily work problems of ATC
por. Jitka Chlubnová

2. ATC working hours Coming to work, uniform , to be at 7:00 at workplace
Take over the shift 7:00 to 8:00
8:00 meteo forecast
Breakfast
SC – briefing before 1st flying action (FA)
Start 1st FA
Lunch time
End of 1st FA
Debriefing
Possibly 2nd FA (briefing + start + debriefing)

3. Dinner (about 18:00)
End of 2nd FA (rest, radio and phone monitoring)
6:00 take over information from airport ground service (runway conditions, meteo information)
7:00 - 8:00 shift hand over
8:00 end of shift

4. Responsibilities Composition of a shift: SC, TWR, APP, ASO
TWR…(my responsibilities)
Ensure non-radar separations among controlling aeroplanes (landing, taking off, on circuit)
Inform taxiing aircraft about obstacles on the ground and the other traffic
Maintain fluent and orderly air traffic flow on airport and circuit
Coordinate and hand over traffic correctly to the other ATCs
Control moving of vehicles and personnel on manoeuvering areas

5. Daily work problems Extremes (tiredness) Hunger, thirst and bad food
Shift composition(unpopular colleagues)
Annoying pilots
Stress
Heat or cold in the workplace
Bad smells at workplace
New colleagues

6. Questions Is your worktime different ?
What other responsibilities do you have during your shift?
Is it possible to have a rest or sleep during the shift?
What problems are at your workplace?