Which statement best describes the authority of a T2 controller?

• A. T2 has authority to Accept, Initiate, Continue, Divert, and Terminate a flight.
• B. T2 can only monitor flights.
• C. T2 can override T1 decisions even after landing.
• D. T2 can only adjust altitude.

Answer: (A)

A T2 controller has broad authority to manage a flight through its entire progression within their scope. This includes accepting the flight into their airspace or service, initiating actions to start or proceed with the flight, continuing it on the assigned route with appropriate clearances, diverting when weather, congestion, or safety demands require a change, and terminating their involvement once the flight has completed or is handed off to another facility. This full range of control is essential for safety and efficiency, enabling timely decisions in dynamic conditions. Merely monitoring would not provide the necessary authority to respond to changing circumstances, while overriding another controller after landing or limiting actions to altitude adjustments would not reflect the comprehensive responsibility needed to manage a flight from start to finish.