gg Hereβs what the process looks like in oz, you donβt need a degree but strong foundations in english and maths. You should probably still get a degree to be competitive for jobs though and as a backup:
How to become an Air Traffic Controller in Australia π¦πΊ
1. β
Meet requirements β Be 18+, Australian citizen/permanent resident, finished Year 12 (Maths & English),
2. π Apply via Airservices Australia β Only official pathway (no private schools).
3. π§ Pass selection tests β Online aptitude, personality, interview, medical & security checks.
4. π Train at ATC Academy (Melbourne) β 12β24 months of paid theory and simulator training.
5. π« Do on-the-job training β Work under supervision at a control tower or centre (6β12 months).
6. ποΈ Get CASA licence & qualify β Become a certified ATC (Tower, Approach, or En Route).
π° Pay: ~$40β60k during training β $130kβ$200k+ once qualified.
