A heavenly combination of classroom-based theory and real-world practice

Dual courses of studies
at DFS

From the control centre and tower, through technology and IT, all the way up to management and administration, we all pull together at DFS. This helps us ensure a smooth flow of air traffic in and over Germany.

You can also make an important contribution to this with your dual course of studies, offering the ideal combination of classroom-based theory and real-world practice. Take a look at the dual courses of studies we offer and see which one suits you best.

Your sky-high benefits

Assistance in finding accommodation

Plus €400 housing allowance
32 days holiday leave

Plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off
Subsidised Deutschland-Ticket

For an environmentally friendly commute
Gym

At many sites
Barbecue area, table tennis, table football, pool table and football pitch

At the Campus in Langen
Good accessibility with public transport

With dedicated S-Bahn commuter rail station
Flexible working hours

With flextime and mobile work options
Flexible shift system

Early notification and shift swapping available
Childcare

At many sites
Secure prospects

For your entire professional life
Further training

Large internal and external portfolio of courses
Joint events for all trainees/apprentices at DFS

So everyone feels at home right from the start
Personalised support from the training team

Known contact person for questions or problems

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"I love high-traffic situations where there's a lot going on and I have everything under control, everything is running smoothly and I'm prepared for whatever may come. It really is a crazy feeling."

Hannah Heckes, dual student, training as an air traffic controller in Düsseldorf

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"For me, working at DFS means great responsibility and an appreciative working environment."

Robin Breidenbach, dual student in air traffic management since 2020

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"The atmosphere and the people here are incredible. And nobody is ever just a number."

Lea Kirchhoff, dual student of computer science, cooperative study programme in computer science (KOSI)

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"Even as a student, you can make a really important and meaningful contribution to safety in German airspace and bear responsibility."

Tobias Hebgen, dual student of electrical engineering and information technology, air navigation services engineer

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Become part of our close-knit team

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.

Apply now!

Do you have questions regarding dual courses of study at DFS?

Then, please get in touch with:

Applicant management team
+49 (0)6103 707-5155
studium@dfs.de
WhatsApp: +49 (0)162 254 1843

Dual courses of studies at DFS

Your sky-high benefits

Assistance in finding accommodation

32 days holiday leave

Subsidised Deutschland-Ticket

Gym

Barbecue area, table tennis, table football, pool table and football pitch

Good accessibility with public transport

Flexible working hours

Flexible shift system

Childcare

Secure prospects

Further training

Joint events for all trainees/apprentices at DFS

Personalised support from the training team

"I love high-traffic situations where there's a lot going on and I have everything under control, everything is running smoothly and I'm prepared for whatever may come. It really is a crazy feeling."

"For me, working at DFS means great responsibility and an appreciative working environment."

"The atmosphere and the people here are incredible. And nobody is ever just a number."

"Even as a student, you can make a really important and meaningful contribution to safety in German airspace and bear responsibility."

Become part of our close-knit team

Do you have questions regarding dual courses of study at DFS?

Dual courses of studies
at DFS