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Air Traffic Controller*

Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:26 PM

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This is an ideal career for logical thinkers. An air traffic controller is responsible for managing the safe and orderly flow of aircraft into, out of and between airports both nationally and internationally. This is done by remaining in radio communication with pilots to keep aircraft separated in controlled, monitored airspaces, as well as ensuring that aircraft abide by their pre-arranged routes and altitudes.

Typical Career Progression

	Position	Salary	Experience	Education
Start Position	Air Traffic Controller in training	$35, 404	None	Currently at Learning Academy
1st Promotion	Final Field Training	$53, 107	1 years	Completed studies at Learning Academy
2nd Promotion	Licensed Controller	$72, 071	2 to 5 years	Completed studies at Learning Academy
3rd Promotion	Licensed Controller		6 to 9 years	Completed studies at Learning Academy
4th Promotion	Licensed Controller	$134, 978	10 to 12 years	Completed studies at Learning Academy

**The above table should only be used as a guide

Typical Accountabilities & Responsibilities

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Career Path Options

You can take the following steps to progress your career in air traffic control: remain as an operational controller and continue to increase your skills; apply for a position in a different stream of air traffic control; apply to become an air traffic control instructor in the Learning Academy; progress into management roles; or move into other business areas within the organisation, for instance, safety management.

About the Author

Air Services Australia

Air Services Australia (ASA) is a government-owned corporation providing safe and environmentally sound air traffic control management and related airside services to the aviation industry. Our vision is to be an efficient provider of air traffic management and aviation rescue and fire fighting services with an international reputation for excellence in safety, innovation and environmental performance.
ASA has a fixed asset base of $609 million across 600 sites including two major centres in Melbourne and Brisbane, 26 towers at international and regional airports, and Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting services with over 500 staff at 20 of the nation’s busiest airports