Your leap into job heaven
Air traffic controller training
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.
Would you like to take on this responsibility? We can ensure your career takes off. Join our close-knit team and work with us to ensure air traffic runs smoothly in and over Germany.
Ensure safety in the skies over Germany
The air traffic controller training programme starts several times a year. This means you can apply to us at any time. Ideally, you should apply 1 year before you want to start with the training. In most cases, if you are available earlier, you can start earlier.
Your air traffic controller training at a glance
Ensure safe air travel
As an air traffic controller, 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. During your training, you will learn everything you need to do this job in a close-knit and appreciative team. Find out more about the rewarding and fascinating work of an air traffic controller and your opportunities at our company at one of our online taster days:
Your sky-high benefits
Two paths to your air traffic controller licence
Training programme
Completing a training programme is the classic way for you to become an air traffic controller. It all starts with theoretical and simulator training at our Campus in Langen. The second, practical phase takes you directly to your future working position in a control centre or tower. This is where you can acquire your air traffic controller licences step by step. Once you have completed all of them, the training ends and you will be taken on as a fully-fledged air traffic controller.
Dual course of studies
With the dual air traffic controller degree programme, you can secure two qualifications in one. You can combine air traffic controller training with an English-language bachelor's degree programme in air traffic management. This means even better career prospects in your future. You do not have to decide between the training programme and the dual course of studies when you apply as the selection process is the same initially. This way you can still select this option later.
Fascinating insights into your future job
The day-to-day job
What is a typical working day like for an air traffic controller? What does a controller do in a control centre or in a control tower? Find out more here:
WebGames
Do you have what it takes to become an air traffic controller? You can test yourself in short games that are very close to the real work of air traffic controllers. Test your skills now:
FAQ
Any questions? You are sure to find the answers in our detailed FAQs:
Taster day
Hungry for more details? Then drop by, or take part online, and experience the work first hand. We will show you everything you need to know at the taster day. Register now:
What we are looking for
Your job as an air traffic controller impacts the safety of millions of people. That is why it is important that you can stay on top of stressful situations and make decisions instantly. Other requirements include:
Ready to take off?
Documents you need to submit
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CV: What have you done so far?
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Letters of reference / transcripts: Please send us your university entrance qualification or your last two to four school transcripts/reports.
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Motivation letter (optional): Why would you like to work for us?
How the selection process works
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Step 1: Online selection stage
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Step 2: Pre-selection process in Hamburg
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Step 3: Selection process in Hamburg
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Step 4: Test of medical fitness
Do you have questions about air traffic controller training?
Then, please get in touch with:
Applicant management team
+49 (0)6103 707-5155
lotsenausbildung@dfs.de
WhatsApp: 0162 254 1843