Careers · Space, Aviation & Nature
Air Traffic Controller
Many planes share the same sky at once. You use grids, coordinates, and motion to keep every one of them a safe distance apart.
The 25 headline skills an air traffic controller is built on. Tap a + node to open the 77 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Relative MotionTwo planes moving near each other need careful watching.ScienceReading Distance-Time GraphsDistance-time graphs show where a plane will be soon.ScienceReading Maps: Symbols and GridsYou read symbols and grids to place every plane on the map.GeographyCoordinates (age 12+)Coordinates pin down each plane's exact spot in the sky.MathematicsMeasurable Attributes of ObjectsYou judge height, gaps, and spacing all at once.MathematicsListening and respondingYou speak clearly and listen to every pilot so planes stay apart.English
The subjects behind it
Forces & MotionScience
You track how fast each plane moves and where it will be next.
Maps & GlobesGeography
You read the airspace like a giant map with grid lines.
GeometryMathematics
Coordinates tell you exactly where each plane sits.
MeasurementMathematics
You measure gaps between planes so none get too close.
Speaking & ListeningEnglish
You give pilots clear instructions and listen carefully to every reply.