Responsibilities
As an air traffic controller, you guide thousands of passengers safely to their destinations every day, working hand in hand with pilots. Although pilots ultimately control aircraft, clear instructions as to heading and level determine when and where they fly. You are responsible for the safety of people in the skies on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. You ensure that aircraft take off and land safely and have sufficient separation from each other in the air.
Training Programme
The air traffic controller training programme starts several times a year and lasts 2.5–3.5 years. It consists of a theoretical phase at the Air Navigation Services Academy in Langen and a practical phase at a control centre or tower in Germany.
Remuneration
Theoretical part:
€1,450 per month.
Practical part:
≈ €5,000 per month.
Benefits
- 13.1 salaries including holiday bonus and Christmas bonus
- 32 days holiday leave, Christmas and New Year's Eve off
- Flexible shift system with early notification and shift swapping available at many sites
- Barbecue area, table tennis, table football, pool table and football pitch at the Campus in Langen
- Good accessibility with public transport – dedicated S-Bahn commuter rail station
- Large internal and external portfolio of courses; own tablet to learn regardless of time & location
- Joint events for all trainees/apprentices at DFS, personalised support from the training team, known contact person for questions or problems
Qualifications
- School‑leaving certificate – general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or bachelor’s degree
- Confident and fluent in English and German
- No age restriction, very good hearing and eyesight
- Letters of reference / transcripts: university entrance qualification or last two to four school transcripts/reports
Selection Process
- Online selection stage
- Pre‑selection process in Hamburg
Additional Information
Two paths to acquiring the air traffic controller licence: a classic training programme or a dual air‑traffic controller degree programme that combines training with an English‑language bachelor’s degree in air traffic management. Both paths lead to a fully‑fledged air traffic controller status.
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