Air Traffic Controller Qualification

I want to become an Air Traffic Controller, for this I want to know about Qualification of this, can you please provide me that ?

[Quick Sam]

As you want to become an Air Traffic Controller, for this you want ton know about Qualification, so here I am providing you same:

Qualification for air traffic controller:
First class engineering degree in Tele Communication/Electronics / Radio Engg.

Masters degree in science with physics or mathematics.

Age limit:
Lower age limit is 21 years.
Upper age limit is 27 years.

Selection Criteria:
Selection is based on:
Written test
Personal Interview
Voice test
Medical fitness

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Information of air traffic controller in india
Engineering Degree in Electronics / Tele Communication / Radio Engg. / Electrical with specialization in Electronics with Ist class (60%)

OR

M.Sc Degree or its equivalent with Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engg. as a special Subject

OR

Equivalent with 1st Class

What is the age limit required to apply for the civil ATC entrance exams?

Lower age limit is 21 years, while the upper age limit is 27 years

What is the selection criteria?

The selection shall be made on the basis of a

Written test

50% questions on subjects relating to educational qualifications prescribed

50% on General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.

Voice test

Personal Interview

Medical fitness as per ICAO Annex-1

Standard reservation policy applies for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen. Physically Handicapped candidates please excuse.

Once a final batch of candidates are selected, where are they sent for their further training?

Civil Aviation Training Colleges at Allahabad, UP or at Hyderabad, AP

What is the duration of this training and what are the various modules studied and practicals undergone during the training?

At present it is a year-long ab-initio training (Under revision to make it in two sections of six months each)

Modules:

Air Traffic Services

Aerodromes and Ground Aids

Air Legislation

Meteorology

Communication Procedures

Technical

Search and Rescue

Air Navigation

What is the cost of this training?

Costs are borne by the Airports Authority of India - the recruiter

Is there a possibility of a candidate getting disqualified midway through his training? If so, then on what grounds?

Yes, if a candidate is unable to secure 70% passing marks in two attempts in any of the modules, he/she gets disqualified

Once the training is complete, what posts are open to these students?

Junior Executive (ATC)

Do they apply for jobs individually? What is the employment-scene like these days? Do qualified students get jobs easily or unemployment still prevails?

Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the sole employer of the civil ATCs, in India (Some small players do exist e.g. HAL and small private airports who also recruit ATCs mainly from the AAI employees)

The training is imparted only after recruitment. So if one clears the training successfully he/she is guaranteed of the job

What is the starting pay scale for ATC officers?

During training, trainees are paid a stipend of INR 7500 pm with free lodging and boarding at CATC, Allahabad, UP

The pay scale for Junior Executive (ATC) is INR 16400-40500. Additionally, a JE (ATC) is entitled to various allowances depending on the ATC skills one acquires (Rating Allowances) and the city in which they are posted.

Is the job transferable? If so, which authority decides the transfer of an ATC officer?

All India transferable by the employer (Airports Authority of India)

What are the negative and positive aspects of this profession?

Negative: High stress, Shift duties, Extra work load, Non availability of leaves, Lack of Social life due strange shift pattern and no standard festivals' leaves, very high professional risk


Positive: Challenging environment, split second decision making, independent decisions, Work is not to be carried home

What are the various ranks that an ATC officer can climb through?

Junior Executive

Assistant Manager

Manager

Senior Manager

Assistant General Manager

Deputy General Manager

Joint General Manager

General Manager

Executive Director (ATM)

Member (ATM) in AAI Board

[pran]

Im an Electronics and Communication Stream Engineering Graduate, Can you please tell me the syllabus for ATC controller Junior executive post so that i could prepare for the Entrance test.