A job that makes a difference

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The most visible part of aviation in New Zealand are the aircraft flying around our skies. For the most part, these aircraft are controlled by Air Traffic Controllers (ATC's) working in towers around the country and the radar centre (Christchurch), although airspace in NZ is made up of both controlled and uncontrolled airspace.

Have you got what it takes?

Attitude and aptitude - if you have the right kind of both, you're already on your way towards becoming an ATC.

We look for special people - people with the ability to visualize and react to situations in the right kind of way. At the end of Airways training for ATC you will be awarded a Level 7 Diploma through NZQA. It’ll be pretty full on training  - no written assignments but plenty of information to come to grips with that you will need to know to do air traffic control.

Am I eligible?

• Check our eligibility page before applying

Check for yourself if you have what it takes.

Have a go at the aptitude tests on our practise test page to see if you have the right stuff.

• Click to view tests and games that may help you decide if you have what it takes

Apply

• If you meet the eligibility standards and have what it takes - then click here to apply to Train to become an Air Traffic Controller

 

Trainee ATC Quick Links

Tales From the Tower

Alice Palmer

Alice Palmer is living proof that complaining about your job can change your life! Alice was working at an entry-level government job in Wellington.
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Karen Bradley

Karen Bradley has traded apertures for aircraft with the help of Airways New Zealand.
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