Express your interest in becoming an Air Traffic Control Trainee!

Looking for a new and exciting career? Become an Air Traffic Controller- ‘A guardian of the sky’!

If you would like to know more about becoming an Air Traffic Controller, please register your interest here!

Submitting an expression of interest in this exciting role will mean you will receive news from the hub of Air Traffic Controlling in Australia – Airservices Australia. We will provide insights into a day in the life of an Air Traffic Controller, the requirements of the role and alerts on upcoming recruitment campaigns to give you the ‘heads up’ to apply!

The Career For the Future  

Are you ready for a career that brings a whole new world of exciting possibilities? 

As an Air Traffic Controller, you will be playing a crucial role as the guardian of the Australian sky. You will be part of a vital team that manages 11% of the world’s airspace, and guided by world-class technology that will ensure the safe, reliable and efficient airspace use of all aircraft operating in our skies. 

Air Traffic Controllers manage the safe and orderly flow of aircraft into, out of, and between airports throughout Australia and with overseas regions adjoining Australian airspace. This is a rewarding role that requires a high level of commitment and responsibility. 

Air Traffic Controllers will work in one of our two major centres in Melbourne or Brisbane, or in one of our 28 control towers at international and regional airports across Australia. 

As a Trainee Air Traffic Controller, you will receive comprehensive training from our Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5168) based in Melbourne. Training is delivered via a combination of classroom based and practical training. Upon successful completion of training, a nationally recognised qualification will be awarded in the form of an AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control). 

THE ORGANISATION  

At Airservices Australia we are sparking a bright future - a new dawn in aviation. Air traffic controllers are the navigators of this new world. Connecting people with their world safely. 

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safety of 11% of the world’s airspace. We are responsible for the safe and efficient management of Australia's skies and the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia's busiest airports. We work closely with our customers and industry to supporting the long-term growth of the aviation. 

We provide a range of world-class services that allow safe and equitable access to Australia's skies. Our primary focus is ensuring safe air travel and providing service outcomes that are matched to the needs of our customers. 

Navigating the airways has never been so exciting with modern forms of aviation including drone technology and an integrated civil and military aviation ecosystem. We are investing in the projects and technologies that represent the future of Australian aviation. With projects such as OneSKY at the centre of our business, we are working to position Australia at the forefront of innovation in the global aviation industry. 

ABOUT YOU 

We look for a diverse range of people with diverse backgrounds, men and women and encourage everybody interested in an Air Traffic Control career to register their interest. You do not require aviation experience to become an Air Traffic Controller. 

Are you: 

Resilient, situationally aware, a problem solver? 

Great at multitasking and forward-thinking? 

Reliable, team player and have the ability to adapt and overcome challenges?

…SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST NOW! 

MIN REQUIREMENTS

To be become an Air Traffic Controller, you must be able to meet the requirements as specified below: 

• 18 years of age or above 
• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident. 
• Able to produce evidence of a completion in secondary education, including passes in English and Maths. (International qualifications will need to be assessed by an appropriate authority as equivalent, refer to the FAQs for additional information relating to the assessment). 

For further information relating to eligibility criteria and recruitment process, timeframes, testing, training, salary our FAQs, please click on the links below: 

https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/jobseekers/air-traffic-control-careers/ 

or contact avrecruit@airservicesaustralia.com