Which control is typically staffed by airlines or airport employees?

Ramp control is staffed by airlines or airport employees, as it focuses on managing the activities that take place on the airport ramp where aircraft are parked, loaded, and unloaded. This role involves coordinating various ground services, including fueling, baggage handling, and aircraft maintenance.

The personnel working in ramp control need to ensure that operations are efficient and safe, taking into account the movement of aircraft on the ground. Since this control involves direct oversight of activities related to the airlines’ operational needs, it is typically the responsibility of airport or airline staff rather than air traffic controllers, who are involved in other phases of aircraft operation, such as departure or approach.