Air Traffic Control Officer
As an Air Traffic Control Officer, you’ll head up the team responsible for maintaining the safe flow of air traffic. To achieve it in a sky full of commercial airliners, private planes and other aircraft is a complex process even in peacetime. Add in the complications of political tension, natural disaster, conflict or bad weather and it’s easy to see why you’ll need a cool head and excellent analytical, communication and decision-making skills. They’ll be equally vital whether you’re in charge of a busy shore base or the fleet of helicopters on board an assault ship. In both cases, you’ll rely on highly sophisticated radar and communications systems and your skilled team of Aircraft Controllers to keep the skies safe for everyone.
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Qualifications
Are you right for this role?
You should be
You should have the following qualifications
180 UCAS points and five GCSEs (A* to C) or Scottish Standard Grades or equivalent, which must include English and Maths.
For direct graduate entry, you’ll need a degree or equivalent, 180 UCAS points and five GCSEs (A* to C) or Scottish Standard Grades or equivalent, which must include English and Maths. You’ll also have to pass flying aptitude tests at RAF Cranwell.
You must be aged between 17 and 25.
You should like
- Working in a Challenging Environment
- A Sense of Adventure
- Managing People
- Working with Aircraft
You should have these skills
- Analytical Mindset
- Good Communicator
- Logical Thinker
- Good Problem Solver
- Multitasker
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