Airservices Australia Graduate Stories

A day in the life of an Air Traffic Controller can be quite varied depending on factors such as weather and fluctuating traffic levels.

It is important to be calm under pressure, have good spatial awareness and to be able to maintain high levels of focus for extended periods of time. 

As an Air Traffic Controller (ATC), I ensure that all flights transit the airspace safely to their destination whilst receiving all the relevant information pertaining to their flight.

The coolest part about my job is when I see an aircraft that was under my jurisdiction fly over me on the drive home from work.