2021 Air Traffic Control Trainee (Rolling Intake)

• Excellent remuneration, including a salary whilst you, are being trained
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to work in various locations throughout Australia

The Role

The Career For the Future - Become an Air Traffic Controller with Airservices Australia

Are you ready for a career that brings a whole new world of exciting possibilities?

As an Air Traffic Controller, you will be playing a crucial role as the guardian of the Australian sky. You will be part of a vital team that manages 11% of the world's airspace and is guided by world-class technology that will ensure the safe, reliable and efficient airspace use of all aircraft operating in our skies.

Air Traffic Controllers manage the safe and orderly flow of aircraft into, out of, and between airports throughout Australia and with overseas regions adjoining Australian airspace. This is a rewarding role that requires a high level of commitment and responsibility.

Air Traffic Controllers will work in one of our two major centres in Melbourne or Brisbane, or in one of our 28 control towers at international and regional airports across Australia.

As a Trainee Air Traffic Controller, you will receive comprehensive training from our Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5168) based in Melbourne. Training is delivered via a combination of classroom based and practical training. Upon successful completion of training, a nationally recognised qualification will be awarded in the form of an AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control).

The Organization

At Airservices Australia, we are sparking a bright future - a new dawn in aviation. Air traffic controllers are the navigators of this new world. Connecting people with their world safely.

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safety of 11% of the world's airspace. We are responsible for the safe and efficient management of Australia's skies and the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia's busiest airports. We work closely with our customers and industry to support the long-term growth of aviation.

We provide a range of world-class services that allow safe and equitable access to Australia's skies. Our primary focus is ensuring safe air travel and providing service outcomes that are matched to the needs of our customers.

Navigating the airways has never been so exciting with modern forms of aviation including drone technology and an integrated civil and military aviation ecosystem. We are investing in the projects and technologies that represent the future of Australian aviation. With projects such as OneSKY at the centre of our business, we are working to position Australia at the forefront of innovation in the global aviation industry.

About you

We are seeking applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and encourage everybody interested in an Air Traffic Control career to apply. You do not require aviation experience to become an Air Traffic Controller.

Are you:

• Resilient, situationally aware, a great problem solver?
• A champion multitasker and forward-thinker?
• Reliable, vigilant and have the ability to adapt and overcome challenges? 

We want to hear from you!

To be become an Air Traffic Controller, you must be able to meet the requirements as specified below:

• 18 years of age or above
• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident.
• Have completed secondary education, including passes in English and Maths. (International qualifications will need to be assessed by an appropriate authority as equivalent, refer to the FAQs for additional information relating to the assessment).

Our Benefits

You will find your career with Airservices challenging and highly rewarding. Airservices offers a range of benefits that will enhance your career.  Benefits include:

• Excellent remuneration and generous super contribution, including a salary whilst you are being trained
• Ongoing training and development
• Future career opportunities including area's of leadership, safety, training and projects
• Flexible working arrangements
• Gymnasium with personal instructors in our operational centres (Melbourne and Brisbane)
• Supportive and professional culture

Apply Now

To apply for this position please read the criteria thoroughly before lodging an application online via the "apply link". Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and how they relate to this role.

Application Timeline

Please note that candidates who submit an eligible application will be invited to undertake a series of online tests. We anticipate a high volume of interest and therefore applications received by 8 November will be processed to testing on 9 November and applications received after this date, up until the closing date of 21 November, will progress to testing at a later stage. We will communicate with all applicants once applications have closed.

Candidates progressed to testing on 9 November, pending results may then be invited to undertake a video interview. Those candidates who successfully progress through these stages may also be invited to attend a virtual assessment centre, the week commencing 13 December 2021. Further details will be provided during your application.

Applications close at 11:55pm (AEDT) Sunday, 21 November 2021. 

Please also refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Airservices values social and cultural diversity and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment.