Secure two qualifications in one go
Air traffic controller licence plus a bachelor's degree in air traffic management: With the dual air traffic controller degree programme, you can secure two qualifications in one, boosting your future prospects. Gain a unique in-depth insight into the air transport system combined with sound business administration expertise, and open up the best career opportunities for your personal career path.
Apply by 31 January 2025 for the start of your studies in October 2025. You are welcome to apply to us all year round, however. The programme starts in March and October of each year.
The English-language air traffic management degree programme at Worms University of Applied Sciences combines business administration, marketing, airport management and aviation analytics. The city of Worms is a great place to study thanks to the diverse range of things it has to offer. During your two practical phases at our Campus in Langen, you will familiarise yourself with the work in the specialist areas of DFS, such as flight route planning or capacity management. This will prepare you perfectly for your job as an air traffic controller.
After 18 months at university, your air traffic controller training will start. The first classroom-based part and the simulator training take place at our Air Navigation Services Academy in Langen. You will then go to one of 17 locations in Germany for your on-the-job training in your future area of work, i.e. in a control centre or tower. You will then be working with live air traffic and will acquire all the necessary air traffic controller licences.
Economics
Business Administration
Air Traffic Management
Aviation Management
Business English
Analytical Methods
Research Methods
Accountancy and Financial Reporting
Marketing and Sales Management
Air Transportation Policy and Law
Network Management
Aviation Analytics
Human Resources Management and Organisational Development
Aircraft Operation
Airport Management
Airline Business Models and Strategies
Aviation and Environment
Elective Seminar Tourism and Travel Management
Air traffic controller training at the Air Navigation Services Academy and start of on-the-job training
Academic paper and bachelor thesis
The aim of the dual course of studies is for you to work in your dream job as an air traffic controller – with all the advantages and development opportunities that offers. In the course of their careers, some of our air traffic controllers become supervisors, coaches for student air traffic controllers or work in other DFS divisions, such as flight route planning. These paths are open to all air traffic controllers, but additional third-level experience can be an advantage. If you fail one of the two options, you can continue with the other. In a sense, you have a safety net.
Hannah Heckes, dual student, training as an air traffic controller in Düsseldorf
The general requirements for air traffic controller training apply such as Abitur (or equivalent), very good English, maximum age of 24 years, and very good hearing and eyesight. In addition:
Are you ready for your career to take off? The good thing is that when you apply, you do not have to decide whether you would prefer to do the training programme or the dual course of studies to become an air traffic controller. This is because the basic selection is identical for both routes. If you are accepted for training as an air traffic controller with us, you can still make your decision later. Only afterwards does the selection for the dual course of studies begin.
CV: What have you done so far?
Cover letter and letter of motivation: What are your motivations for applying to the dual course of studies?
Letters of reference / transcripts: Please send us your university entrance qualification or your last two school transcripts/reports.
Step 1: The same selection process as for the air traffic controller training with an online test, selection process in Hamburg and medical check.
Step 2: Motivation interview about dual course of studies.
Step 3: Application to Worms University of Applied Sciences.
Are you still missing some information about our dual air traffic controller degree programme? Then, take a look at our FAQs. We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions for you here:
Then, please get in touch with:
Applicant management team
+49 (0)6103 707-5155
studium@dfs.de
WhatsApp: 0162 254 1843