Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Air Traffic Controllers

Air traffic controllers are responsible for managing the movement of aircraft within an assigned area of airspace, such as a specific airport or a section of the sky. They use radar, radios, and other equipment to monitor the location, altitude, and speed of aircraft, and provide pilots with information and instructions to ensure the safe and efficient flow of air traffic. While air traffic controllers may not directly work in the healthcare industry, they may play a role in facilitating the transport of patients and medical personnel to and from healthcare facilities. For example, they may coordinate the departure and arrival of aircraft that are carrying patients or medical personnel, or they may provide pilots with information about the availability of landing slots at airports that are near healthcare facilities. In these ways, air traffic controllers can help to ensure the timely and effective delivery of healthcare services to those in need.