Tower positions - ANSWERSIn direct communication with the aircraft (LC or GC)
Tower associate positions - ANSWERSLocal assist, ground assist, local associate, or ground associate
Tower cab coordinator position - ANSWERS(CC) commonly referred to as coordinator
Flight data - ANSWERS(FD) flight data
Clearance delivery - ANSWERS(CD) commonly referred to as coordinator
Main duties of local control (LC) - ANSWERS-Separating aircraft on the same and intersecting runways
including arrivals and departures
-issuing landing and takeoff clearance
-wake turbulence separation standards are maintained
-resolving emergency and special situations
-coordinate with ground for runway crossing/usage
-issuing weather and airport information from TDWR and LLWAS if installed
-comply with special terminal area procedures
-operate runway/approach light systems as well as any local radar display
Main duties of ground control (GC) - ANSWERS-separation of aircraft and vehicles operating on the ramp,
taxiways, and inactive runways
-aircraft taxing for takeoff
-aircraft taxiing in after landing
-ground vehicles operating on airport movement areas
, -excludes areas solely reserved for vehicular traffic
Main duties of clearance deliver and flight data (CD & FD) - ANSWERS-process and forward flight plan
info
-utilize alphanumerics
-assist tower CAB in meeting situation objectives
Main duties of clearance deliver (CD) - ANSWERS-operate communications equipment
-issue clearances and ensure accuracy of pilot read back
-operate tower equipment
-issuing clearances to departing aircraft
Main duties of flight data (FD) - ANSWERS-operate interphones
-compile statistical data
-observe and report weather info
-receiving and relaying IFR departure clearances to the CD controller
-operate flight data processing equipment
-relaying weather and NOTAM info to other positions
-collecting, tabulating, and storing daily records
-preparing ATIS
-processing field condition reports
Anticipated separation - ANSWERS(Tower/LC)
Takeoff clearance needs not to be withheld until prescribed separation exists if there is a reasonable
assurance it will exist when the aircraft starts takeoff roll
Takeoff roll - ANSWERSAn aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with
the intent to take off
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