Air traffic controller, Ringa tohutohu rererangi
Also known as
- Radar controller, tower controller
Air traffic controllers direct and control air traffic movement at airports and the surrounding airspace.
Your pay could be
$66K
Lower
$115K to $233K
Most common
$253K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Air traffic controllers
- usually work shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends
- usually work in control towers at airports or at radar centres
- need to work well under pressure, work well in a team and make decisions
Tasks
- direct air traffic
- monitor aircraft movements and locations
- adjust flight routes and speeds
- communicate with pilots and flight crews
- monitor for flight hazards
- notify people about problems and emergencies
- coordinate airport and flight operations
- train new staff
Enterprising
Organised
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to train on the job and get qualifications to become an air traffic controller.
You need
- to complete a training course
- a New Zealand Air Traffic Controller licence
- to be over 20 years old
- to be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident
- to pass a police check
- to pass ability and personality tests
- to pass a drug test and a Class 3 medical assessment
- to pass an English language test
You may need
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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