Career as an Air Traffic Controller



Air Traffic Control is one of the most interesting professions in the world. Air traffic controllers are the eyes and ears of the pilots. Being the navigators of the sky, they need to be vigilant all the time when they are performing their duties. The basic idea behind the Air Traffic Controlling is to achieve the goal of “safe, orderly and expeditious flow” of air traffic. The people who perform this highly skilled task are known as Air Traffic Controllers.

Air Traffic Controller is the person responsible to manage the flow of Air machines in the sky, be it Fighter, Commercial, Airbus or any other planes. With the globalization of the world and increasing use of the airways the responsibility of ATC's has increased a lot. This job is also considered as adventurous as they may get a chance flying one of the planes themselves. This profession not only provides thrill but also provides an opportunity to face challenges on daily basis. To discharge his duties efficiently and effectively he requires special training and knowledge in more than one area like air navigation, interpretation of meteorological reports, operations of sophisticated electronic and mechanical controls, leading the aircraft under adverse circumstances.

Air traffic controllers generally work in teams. Each controller is assigned a fixed number of planes as soon as they enter the airspace of the airport they work at. They are responsible for communicating with that plane until it lands or leaves the airspace. They do this by talking to pilots of various commercial and personal aircraft through a two-way radio system.

Job Profiles
Ø  Junior Executive
Ø  Assistant Manager
Ø  Manager
Ø  Senior Manager
Ø  Assistant General Manager
Ø  Deputy General Manager
Ø  Joint General Manager
Ø  General Manager
Ø  Executive Director

Eligibility
Ø  To pursue a career as an Air Traffic Controller, the candidate needs to clear their 10+2 examination in Science stream.  They can do 3 years regular full time B.Sc. course with Physics and Mathematics from a recognized university.
Ø  Full time regular Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech) in any discipline.
Ø  The candidate can also have M.Sc. Degree or equivalent with Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering as a special subject.

Courses
Ø  Diploma in Aviation Management
Ø  Advance Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality and Tourism
Ø  PG Diploma in Air Traffic Control and Management
Ø  B. Tech. - Aerospace Engineering with Specialization in Avionics Engineering
Ø  B.Sc. in Aviation
Ø  BBA - Aviation Operations
Ø  M.SC - Aviation

Admission Criteria
There are 3 stages for recruitment:
Ø  Written Test
Ø  Voice Test and PI
Ø  Health Test
After the selection of candidates, they are being sent to Civil Aviation Training Colleges at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, or Hyderabad for their further training.

Subject/Syllabus
They are being taught about topics like
Ø  Air Traffic Services
Ø  Aerodromes and Ground Aids
Ø  Air Legislation
Ø  Meteorology
Ø  Communication Procedures
Ø  Technical
Ø  Search and Rescue
Ø  Air Navigation

Some Institutes/Colleges/Universities
Ø  Andhra Pradesh Aviation Academy, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Ø  Remo International College of Aviation (RICA), Chennai
Ø  PTC Aviation Academy (PTCAA), Chennai
Ø  Orient Flights Aviation Academy (OFAA), Mysore
Ø  Speed Jet Aviation (SJA), Mumbai
Ø  Ahmadabad Aviation & Aeronautics Ltd. (AAA), Ahmadabad
Ø  Andhra Pradesh Aviation Academy, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Ø  Remo International College of Aviation (RICA), Chennai
Ø  PTC Aviation Academy (PTCAA), Chennai
Ø  Speed Jet Aviation (SJA), Mumbai

Cost of the Course
₹10,000 to ₹ 2,00,000 depending upon the course and institute/college.

Career Prospects
Career as Air Traffic Controller is expected to grow as fast as the growth of aviation industry. Increasing air traffic would require more number of air traffic controllers. Air Traffic Control sector offers numerous job prospects. Students who have successfully completed their ATC training are directly absorbed by various Central Government departments engaged in Aviation research and technology like ISRO, Defense Ministry, Aeronautical Laboratories, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Airport Authority of India and many other departments. Indian Air Force and Indian Navy recruits ATC's through Service Selection Board (SSB).

Employment Sector
Ø  Airports Indian
Ø  Air Force
Ø  Indian Navy
Ø  Aircraft manufacturers

Income
The approx. pay structure for Junior Executive (ATC), the post they get after their formal training is approx. ₹ 40,000- to ₹ 60,000/- per month and other allowances. Similarly, the approx. salary of an experience ATC is approx ₹ 1.25- ₹ 2.5 lakh per Month.

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