Understanding Air Traffic Control
Why we picked it
This industry guide, penned by a working aviation professional, explains how aircraft movements are managed end to end while honestly addressing the pressures of shift work, fatigue, and leadership in the tower.
Our review
Ever wondered how an aircraft's movement is tracked all the way from takeoff through landing? Written by a qualified aviation professional, this book answers for every type of reader, from the deeply curious to those already working in aviation. It also addresses the human side of the job honestly, covering shift work, fatigue, leadership, and stress, making it a well-rounded look at what it actually takes to keep the system running.
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About this book
From the product listing
Have you ever wished to know how aircraft movements are controlled - right from the ground through the airspace till destination? Who performs this job and what are the challenges they face and can they be overcome?Do you work in a controller tower or any other organisation that works on shifts or on a non-shift basis whereby stress, fatigue, leadership issues, organisational matters, etc., do spoil your morale andor your performance standards? Look no further; this book is your cup of tea!The author being a qualified aviation professional, wrote this book in such a way that every type of reader would be able to clearly understand how air traffic flow is organised, monitored and expedited to provide information and other support for pilots
Resource details
- Resource type
- Book
- Age ranges
- Middle School, High School
- Careers
- Air Traffic Controller
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