air traffic controller
noun
: a person who is responsible for remotely monitoring and directing the movements of aircraft as part of a system of air traffic control
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Whitaker has dealt with challenges including a surge in close calls between planes, a shortage of air traffic controllers and antiquated equipment.
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David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The air traffic controller cleared the pilot for takeoff, which the pilot acknowledged, the report said.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Airport security and air traffic controllers would keep working, but there could be airline delays due to absenteeism.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
And each of us, rather than being the pilot flying the plane, becomes the air traffic controller.
—Raj De Datta, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The air traffic controller cleared the pilot for takeoff, which the pilot acknowledged, the report said.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Airport security and air traffic controllers would keep working, but there could be airline delays due to absenteeism.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
And each of us, rather than being the pilot flying the plane, becomes the air traffic controller.
—Raj De Datta, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Air traffic controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20controller. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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