how to become an air traffic controller?

blues2 · 20-01-2010 10:52am #1

I know its probably not the best time with them being on strike recently to ask but does anyone know how to become an airtraffic controller?
Do they recruit often?
Are there any things you can do to improve your chances of getting in?

Thanks for any help

mwrf · 20-01-2010 10:59am

Information here:
http://www.iaa.ie/index.jsp?p=382&n=383

From what I've read and heard it's almost impossible to get in,
There was a thread here last year where applicants were posting their progress through the selection / interviews.

diverdriver · 20-01-2010 1:03pm

No, that thread was for Ballygireen radio officers. Quite different.

But watch this space. There may be vacancies soon the way things are going!

John_Mc · 20-01-2010 2:55pm

You register your interest by sending them an email, and they'll send you out an information package a few days before they advertise in the national press.

donkey balls · 20-01-2010 9:07pm

check out NATS website the uk version of the IAA it shows all the aptitude tests and general requirements

ch252 · 20-01-2010 10:14pm

Its not easy at all to get in, its one of those jobs where you either have it or you don't.
I was on work experience down there and it is a great place to work, and despite the bad press that the workers are getting these days, they were great to me, very helpful and I would love to work there with them. I travelled down from Galway to Shannon every morning at half 8 and back at half 5 for two weeks and I looked forward to it everyday. Best of luck with it and pm me if you want about any questions:)

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