Air Traffic Controller, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (PEI)

Diplom HF

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Beschreibung

Description of the course

A fascination for aviation and technology and the ability to work in a team and take responsibility are just some aspects of the profession of air traffic controller (ATCO). Air traffic controllers are responsible for ensuring that air traffic is managed in a way that is safe, cost-effective and environmentally efficient. They monitor all the aircraft in their assigned airspace 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They communicate with pilots and with colleagues in their team and in neighbouring sectors. Air traffic controllers work in the control tower, in approach and departure control, in the control centres and as tactical fighter controllers in the Swiss Air Force Air Defence and Direction Centre.

Course content

Aerodynamics
Aircraft technology
Meteorology
Radar and radio technology
Navigation
Air traffic information services
Technical English
Practical training in the simulator and the workplace

Voraussetzungen

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate or apprenticeship with Federal VET Diploma
Swiss citizenship (essential for military air traffic controllers)
Citizen of an EU-28/EFTA state or holder of a permanent residence permit (civil air traffic controllers)
Between 18 and 28 years old
German, French or Italian on level C1
English on level B2
Logical thinking and the ability to multitask
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a team
Extremely responsible and reliable