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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The air traffic controllers union backed Bedford's nomination because of his support for the effort to modernize the outdated system and bolster controller hiring.
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Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
In his final moments, Landon told air traffic controllers that the plane was having a hard time climbing, according to audio reviewed by KNSD.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 10 June 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration needs more funding to hire air traffic controllers and upgrade its equipment.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Lu told Fox News Digital in an email that this device was motivated by high-demand, high-stake jobs such as pilots, air traffic controllers, doctors and emergency dispatchers.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
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Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
In his final moments, Landon told air traffic controllers that the plane was having a hard time climbing, according to audio reviewed by KNSD.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 10 June 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration needs more funding to hire air traffic controllers and upgrade its equipment.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Lu told Fox News Digital in an email that this device was motivated by high-demand, high-stake jobs such as pilots, air traffic controllers, doctors and emergency dispatchers.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for air traffic controller
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“Air traffic controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20controller. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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