Air Traffic Controllers

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.

No prior knowledge of aviation needed
Paid training for a period of around 30 months, depending on the licence and deployment location
After you pass the selection process, you will be given a training contract
Practice-based training
Internationally valid licence

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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

Start 15 min.

Application

skyguide.ch/apply

Stage 1 3 hours

FEAST1 1
aptitude tests

Computer-based cognitive performance tests

Stage 2 3 hours

FEAST1 2
aptitude tests

Computer-based work sample tests, personality test

Stage 3 1 hours

English test

Communication and comprehension (oral, online)

Stage 4 1.75 days

Psychological
aptitude test

2 hours: Individual exercise and interview
1½ days: Selection Camp

Stage 5 1/2 day

Insight into operations

Shadowing an ATCO

Stage 6 1 hours

Medical Examination

At an aeromedical institute

End

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

Take the FEAST1 test locally! How it works: Apply now, receive an invitation to a test slot by email, register for the test slot, put the date in your calendar and show us what you can do.

Take the opportunity on 30 August 2024

IN BERN

Postuler et effectuer le test FEAST1 à Berne Postuler et effectuer le test FEAST1 à Berne

Take the opportunity on 6 September 2024

IN CHUR

Apply and take the FEAST1 test in Chur Apply and take the FEAST1 test in Chur

Take the opportunity on 6 September 2024

Detailed information:

Bern, 30 August 2024. We will let you know the test location and times by 26 August at the latest
Chur, 6 September 2024, Klubschule Migros Chur, 9.00 – 12.00 or 13.00 – 16.00
Slots are chosen or allocated after your application has been checked by Skyguide.
You cannot prepare for the individual tests » Find out more

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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.
Find out more about our sites and the differences between them.

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Send us a WhatsApp message

If you have questions, you can send us a WhatsApp message between Monday and Friday:

+41 76 606 06 22

Advanced Federal Diploma in Air Traffic Control

Full-time

Take the FEAST1 test locally! How it works: Apply now, receive an invitation to a test slot by email, register for the test slot, put the date in your calendar and show us what you can do.

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Then apply online now: