Air traffic controller (Verkeersleider)

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‎An air traffic controller is someone who is responsible for organizing and directing traffic. In addition, an air traffic controller can be seen as a supervisory, who checks whether specified instructions are followed and executed correctly. The profession of traffic controller can be called broad and comes in various forms. Think, for example, of air traffic control, train traffic control, ship traffic control, military air traffic control and traffic control for motorways. All these different forms of air traffic controllers require specific skills and knowledge. In short, the work of an air traffic controller comes down to enabling safe traffic in which efficiency also plays an important role. The profession of air traffic controller is a profession with great responsibilities, because an air traffic controller must be seen as a safety officer. The difficulty and responsibilities of air traffic controllers do differ per air traffic controller. It is mainly the air traffic controllers who have great responsibilities. As an air traffic controller, you earn a generous salary, which is also due to the strict requirements and great responsibilities that you have as an air traffic controller. To be eligible for the training to become an air traffic controller, you will have to have at least havo with mathematics. The training to become an air traffic controller takes about five years. The various traffic services have been created to ensure safety and to increase the efficiency of traffic. In recent years, air traffic controllers have also increasingly had to deal with environmental measures. In all cases, an air traffic controller should be seen as a communication advisor and supervisor, who prevents accidents from happening. It is not the case that an air traffic controller can only work for air traffic control.‎

‎As an air traffic controller, depending on the employer, you have to deal with ‎‎pilots‎‎, ‎‎train drivers‎‎ or ‎‎captains‎‎. Of all air traffic controllers, it is the air traffic controllers who have to deal with the greatest responsibilities. Air traffic control is responsible for civil aviation up to an altitude of 24,500 feet (7,467 meters). Air traffic above 24,500 feet is under the control of ‎‎Eurocontrol‎‎ in Maastricht. It is not the case that an air traffic controller can only work on the control tower, because this depends on the work. The air traffic controllers in the control tower only handle air traffic within sight of the airport. The profession of air traffic controller is popular, but becoming an air traffic controller is not easy. Approximately thirty new air traffic controllers are hired each year for the training. Of these candidate air traffic controllers, not everyone will successfully complete the training. In addition, we also know the military air traffic control. The Air Force has two air traffic controllers, namely the air traffic controllers, who handle air traffic around the military airports and the air combat control. In defence, there are different courses, which can differ in level of education. As an air traffic controller, you don't just have to deal with pilots or ‎‎captains‎‎. Also consider the ‎‎marshallers‎‎, who are responsible for escorting aircraft after landing.‎

‎WORKING AS AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER‎

‎It is therefore not the case that an air traffic controller can only work for air traffic control. There are also train traffic controllers and air traffic controllers, who work within the shipping industry. In addition, an air traffic controller can work within public transport. Obviously, these air traffic controllers have to deal with different activities, which cannot simply be compared with each other in terms of content. In almost all cases, air traffic controllers have to deal with strict rules and ‎‎supervisors‎‎. Think, for example, of not being allowed to work ‎‎drunk‎‎, the mandatory reporting of incidents and the obligation to keep sufficient rest. In all cases, the profession of air traffic controller requires people who have a great sense of responsibility.‎

‎WHAT DOES AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER DO:‎

‎TRAINING TO BECOME AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER‎

‎Anyone who aspires to a career as a traffic controller will in almost all cases have to go through internal training. Of all traffic controllers, training to become an air traffic controller is the most difficult. As an air traffic controller, you do not need a university degree, but you will have to have perseverance. An air traffic controller must have at least havo with ‎‎mathematics‎‎. In addition, you will have to go through various ‎‎psychological‎‎ tests to investigate whether you are suitable for the work. A ‎‎medical‎‎ examination is also mandatory.‎

‎COMPANIES WHERE AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER CAN BE EMPLOYED‎

‎An air traffic controller can work for different employers. Think of ‎‎Air Traffic Control‎‎, ‎‎Defence‎‎, ‎‎ProRail‎‎, ‎‎Rijkswaterstaat‎‎ or public transport companies. Depending on the employer, an air traffic controller can be regarded as ‎‎a semi-civil servant‎‎.‎

‎COMPETENCES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER‎

‎The most important competence of an air traffic controller is that you have a sense of responsibility. In addition, it is important that you are ‎‎stress resistant‎‎. Working under pressure should not be a problem, because otherwise safety will be compromised. You will also need to have excellent ‎‎communication‎‎ skills. Generally important words are creative, ‎‎planning‎‎, organizing, independence, decisiveness, solution-oriented, checking, ‎‎inspecting‎‎, monitoring, alertness, proactive, further training, consultation, energy, flexibility and passion.‎

‎LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER‎

‎The labour market perspective of an air traffic controller is in almost all cases very good. This is mainly because not everyone is suitable to work as an air traffic controller. An air traffic controller will need to have unique competencies, knowledge and skills. The career opportunities of an air traffic controller must be seen in obtaining a managerial position. Consider, for example, an air traffic controller who also works as ‎‎a unit manager‎‎. In that case, you are responsible for managing various air traffic controllers.‎

‎TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER‎

‎There are no examples of the employment conditions, because an air traffic controller works for different employers. Of all traffic controllers, it is the air traffic controllers who earn the most. An air traffic controller will ‎‎earn‎‎ a salary between 6,000 and 12,000 gross per month, depending on age, education and further responsibilities.‎

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