Air Traffic Controllers
Code: 53-2021.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£148,080
Range: £78,420 - £215,610
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
ATCS (Air Traffic Control Specialist)
Center ATC (Center Air Traffic Controller)
Certified Professional Controller (CPC)
Developmental Air Traffic Controller
Developmental ATCS (Developmental Air Traffic Control Specialist)
Enroute ATCS (Enroute Air Traffic Control Specialist)
Radar Air Traffic Controller
Terminal ATC Specialist (Terminal Air Traffic Control Specialist)
Terminal Radar Approach Controller
Tower ATC (Tower Air Traffic Controller)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
- Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references.
- Monitor, direct, or sequence the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Flight control software
Direct-to-tool software
Traffic management advisor TMA software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Visual Understanding
quickly know what you are looking at
see hidden patterns
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Self-Confidence
Perseverance
Adaptability
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Traffic Controllers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Air Traffic Controllers is £148,080. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £78,420, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £215,610 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Air Traffic Controllers typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Air Traffic Controllers include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Direct-to-tool software, Traffic management advisor TMA software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Air Traffic Controllers
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£78,420
Median Annual (Average):
£148,080
90th Percentile (Senior):
£215,610
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