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Looking for a fast‑paced, high‑impact career that helps keep Australia’s skies safe? Join our live online session to learn about becoming a Trainee Air Traffic Controller (ATC) with Airservices Australia.
Airservices Australia manages 11 per cent of the world’s airspace. As a trainee, you will use advanced technology, make real‑time decisions and work as part of a highly skilled team.
In this session, you will learn about:
- what air traffic control is and why it matters
- the trainee pathway, including paid training
- a day in the life of an air traffic controller
- career opportunities and the recruitment process
Whether you are starting out or changing careers, this session will help you decide if air traffic control is right for you.
Air Traffic Controller
About the role
Work/life balance
Job security
Competitive salary
Advanced technology
World-class training
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 are based around the country and work in one of our two major centres in Melbourne or Brisbane, two terminal control units or 28 control towers at international and regional airports across Australia.
Recruitment process
1
Easily
apply online
2
Online ability
assessment
3
Interview and
further assessment
4
Medical and
security checks
5
Successful
application
Air Traffic Control Trainee
Meet Adam Hart
Adam Hart is an Air Traffic Control Trainee located in our training centre in Melbourne. Adam is an aviation enthusiast with a passion for flying and general aviation practices. He is studying to become an enroute air traffic controller and is undergoing 14 months of training to gain his qualification as a guardian of the Australian sky.