Description
Operate aeronautical radio communications to support flight operations on the ground and en route. Provide non-control flight information service, relay messages between pilots, air traffic services, and company operations, disseminate weather and NOTAMs, track flight progress, log communications, assist during irregular or emergency events, and maintain radio equipment in accordance with regulations and procedures.
- • Operate VHF/HF and company radio systems to communicate with aircraft and ground units.
- • Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, and operational information.
- • Broadcast airport advisories, wind, runway status, NOTAMs, and traffic information where applicable.
- • Monitor aircraft movements via position reports and tracking tools; maintain flight progress logs.
- • Relay clearances, messages, and amendments between pilots, ATC, dispatch, and ground services as authorized.
- • Coordinate frequency changes and handoffs between sectors, stations, or agencies.
- • Alert airport emergency services and coordinate response when aircraft report difficulties or emergencies.
- • Initiate or coordinate search and rescue actions for overdue or missing aircraft per procedures.
- • Provide information on alternate routes, diversion airports, and emergency options during adverse weather or contingencies.
- • Deliver preflight briefings on weather, NOTAMs, routes, altitudes, turbulence, and other safety information.
- • Receive, file, open, and close flight plans; verify required data for completeness and accuracy.
- • Compile and disseminate operational information from flight plans, pilot reports, observations, and approved sources.
- • Check and report winds aloft, visibility, and en route hazards in response to pilot requests.
- • Maintain radio and telephone liaison with control towers, en route centers, flight service, dispatch, and ramp operations.
- • Prioritize message traffic and manage radio frequency utilization to prevent interference and delays.
- • Record, time-stamp, and archive significant communications and operational events as required by regulations.
- • Prepare daily activity logs and movement messages, including ETAs, ETDs, and position reports.
- • Inspect, test, and adjust radio equipment; perform basic troubleshooting and escalate faults to maintenance.
- • Update and distribute ATIS or automated advisories when required.
- • Broadcast safety notices to airside personnel and vehicles per local procedures.
- • Support fuel, load, and route decision-making by supplying current weather, NOTAMs, and performance-relevant data.
- • Provide on-the-job training and standardization for new flight radio operators.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
