ground controller

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A person who manages the movement of aircraft on the ground at an airport.

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Examples (10)

  • The ground controller gave clearance for the plane to taxi to the runway.
  • During the heavy fog, the pilot relied entirely on the instructions from the ground controller.
  • Being a ground controller requires immense focus and the ability to multitask under pressure.
  • Did you hear the last communication from the ground controller before takeoff?
  • After years of training, she will finally start her first shift as a certified ground controller next week.
  • All movements on the airfield are meticulously coordinated by a team of ground controllers.
  • The ground controller calmly guided the damaged aircraft to a safe parking stand away from the main terminal.
  • The pilot confirmed the taxiway instructions with the ground controller.
  • A ground controller's responsibility ends once the aircraft is handed over to the tower controller for takeoff.
  • An urgent message was relayed to the pilot via the ground controller.