noun
air traffic controller
Specifically refers to a person who directs aircraft, often abbreviated from 航空管制官. Used in aviation contexts.
See also: 航空管制官
管制官の指示に従ってパイロットは着陸した。
The pilot landed following the air traffic controller's instructions.
Full official term for air traffic controller; 管制官 is a common abbreviation.
Compound of 管制 (control, especially of air traffic) and 官 (official, government worker).