Air Traffic Controller

An Air Traffic Controller sits high up in an airport tower, or in a quiet room full of screens, and guides airplanes through the sky. They watch a radar screen, which shows each plane as a small glowing dot, and they talk to the pilots over a radio. For example, they might say, "Please circle up high for a moment, another plane lands first," and then, "Now you may come down." Every plane gets its own turn and its own path, a bit like a traffic guide for the clouds.

Thanks to this careful guiding, planes keep a friendly distance from each other and land smoothly. That means a family can fly to the beach for a holiday, or a grandparent can arrive in time for a birthday party. The controller stays calm, pays close attention, and works with a team so every flight has a clear plan.