Our values
Safety, Each Other, Excellence and Success. A handful of words with enormous meaning for Airways people. Safety is our reason for being, our number one priority, and is integral to everything we do. We support and respect our workmates. And we’re committed to excellence and success for our customers.
Train to become an air traffic controller
Training for a career as an air traffic controller opens up opportunities around New Zealand and across the globe.
After your initial six months of study in Christchurch, you'll head to on-the-job training at one of our regional towers. Once you're fully qualified, you’ll typically start your career based in a regional tower. As your experience grows, you can also work at one of the main centre towers or in our radar centres.
Our people
You’ll be joining a team of smart, dedicated professionals who come to work to make a difference. We have a strong sense of purpose, strengthened by our commitment to each other. You’ll be surrounded by nimble people with the resourcefulness to make things happen. We're a mixed bunch - you’ll be surprised at the variety of careers on offer here.
Benefits of working at Airways
STAR Programme
Step inTo Airways Real world experience
Scholarship, Internship, Work Experience & Graduate Programmes
Development at Airways
Airways people are smart and savvy, and we know you need both challenge and opportunity. Our industry recognised development programmes ensure you are well supported as you grow in your career.
Leadership development
Find your ‘leadership voice’ and become an inspirational leader.
Development for technical professionals
World class leaders in innovation and technology energise and invigorate your inner genius.
Understanding our business
Buddy up to learn and experience different roles and teams across Airways.
Training centre
We provide a range of in-house training to refine your skills and hone your expertise.
Recruitment information
Our recruitment process
Apply online
Submit your application, and we'll be in touch no more than a week after applications close
Let's meet!
We get to know you through structured interviews
Assessment
You may need to complete some online assessments
Background checking
Safety comes first! Our background checking processes are thorough
You've got the job!
Welcome to the team! Learn about us via our top notch induction
Need to know more?
Assessments
Making sure we’re the right fit for each other is essential. We frequently use verbal, numeric and personality questionnaires as part of our candidate assessment process.
Background checking
Safety means no compromises. You’ll undergo a full background check and pre-employment drug testing. You will also need a CAA medical and credit check for some positions.
Thinking of moving to NZ?
New Zealand is a pretty awesome place to live and work, and we may be able to help you get here. We're an accredited employer with NZ Immigration, which means we can recruit skilled workers from overseas.