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
$64K
Lower
$113K to $226K
Most common
$244K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards
- communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
- respond to transportation emergencies
- coordinate flight control or management activities
- monitor vehicle movement or location
- direct vehicle traffic
- adjust routes or speeds as necessary
- direct emergency management activities
- train transportation or material moving personnel
- monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards
You 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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