1. 18 years old

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2. Highschool diploma

• Extra tip: Better to enroll in extra math, science, or aviation classes

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3. Meet medical requirements

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4. Pass security tests

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5. Skills

• Concentration

• Knowledge of transportation

• Judgement

• Quick decision making

• Work well under pressure

• Communication

• Problem solving skills

• Attention to detail

• Thinking clearly using reasoning and logic

• Knowing how use a computer system and applications

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6. Training, can be done by either 2 ways:

• First: You can do apprenticeships; you can search online many apprenticeships as much will be available once you complete your primary education

 

• Second: You can get an internship in the armed forces of the country you live inside of Europe

 

(You can build your network, as if you build your network, it helps you develop and further the skills you need as an air traffic controller. You can do this by joining and organization named International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers. For more information, you can visit this website: https://ifatca.org/membership/ )