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Air traffic control
An in-airport service that facilitates the safe and orderly movement of aircrafts within and between airports, achieved by interpreting data from radar and weather devices, and by maintaining contact with pilots.
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aircraft movement information service (AMIS)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A service provided by area control centres (ACC) for the collection, processing and dissemination of aircraft movement information for use by air defence units.
approach control service (APP)
Aviation; Air traffic control
(1) ICAO: Air traffic control service for arriving or departing controlled flights. (2) U.S.: ATC service provided by an approach control facility for arriving and departing VFR/IFR aircraft and, on ...
aeronautical mobile service (AMS)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A mobile service between aeronautical stations and aircraft stations, or between aircraft stations, in which survival craft stations may participate; emergency position-indicating radio beacon ...
altitude reservation specialist
Aviation; Air traffic control
An employee in the area control centre (ACC) assigned responsibility for processing requests for altitude reservations (ALTRV).
air traffic control operations support specialist
Aviation; Air traffic control
An employee assigned to perform non-control functions in an ATC unit.
air show
Aviation; Air traffic control
An aerial display or demonstration before an assembly of persons by one or more aircraft.
at pilot's discretion
Aviation; Air traffic control
1) Canada: When used in conjunction with an aircraft operation on the airport apron or other surface, that is not under the control of ATC, means that it is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure ...
