Become a #GuardianOfTheSky!
As an air traffic controller, you will be responsible for coordinating all air traffic.
30
Months of paid training
28
Age limit
5'000
CHF salary in the 2nd year
Full-time
Type of course
September
Course start
English
Course language
The course in brief
Air traffic controllers give landing and take-off clearances, monitor departures on their radar, guide aircraft on their route and coordinate all air traffic movements. They have an exciting job with a lot of responsibility.
Multi-Stage Selection Process
Apprenticeships are in high demand and the selection process can take several weeks. Early application is therefore recommended. If a course is already fully booked, we accept applications for the next course on an ongoing basis. It is not possible to prepare for any of the tests. » More about this
Application
FEAST1 1
aptitude tests
Computer-based cognitive performance tests
FEAST1 2
aptitude tests
Computer-based work sample tests, personality test
English test
Communication and comprehension (oral, online)
Psychological
aptitude test
2 hours: Individual exercise and interview
1½ days: Selection Camp
Insight into operations
Shadowing an ATCO
Medical Examination
At an aeromedical institute
Trainee contract
After passing the entire
selection process
1 The aptitude tests are also known as FEAST (First European Air Traffic Controller Selection Test). feast-info.eurocontrol.int
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The selection process for the course starting in 2025 and 2026 has already begun.
After you pass the selection process, you will be given a training contract by Skyguide. The places on the course are in great demand and the selection process can take several weeks.
Training location
When you submit your application, you must choose a training location.
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