What this role involves

General background for air traffic controller roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

• Area controllers - track and guide aircraft flying at higher altitudes through a sector and are based at a regional control centre
• Approach controllers - manage aircraft as they approach the airport and give instructions to planes that have just taken off
• Aerodrome controllers - work in a control tower, giving clearance to land and take off, and guide pilots to the correct taxi positions on stands and runways

Typical pay (UK)

£48,000 starting · £100,000 experienced

Typical hours

35 to 45 a week

Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0