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Q1. What is an ATC licence? An ATC licence is a legal document allowing the licence-holder to provide Air Traffic Control Services and attests that the holder has been trained in for the national ATC procedures, aviation law and meteorology. ATC training enables ratings to be added to the licence that permit the licence-holder to provide specific types of ATC services. The following ratings may be obtained:
Q2. Where can I work as an ATC in Cyprus? ATC is provided at:
Q3. Is it really stressful? The air traffic controller, who is responsible for regulating the arrival and departures of all the flight to and from the airport, has to always be alert. A small error could claim hundreds of lives. The ATC profession is listed as No 1 on the list of the most stressful jobs in the world, but during the training you will be trained to overcome your stress.
Q4. If I was employed as an ATC, how much would I initially earn? After competing the training period, approximately 2-3 years, you will earn at about 25.000-27.000 euro per year.
Q5. What qualifications do I need? The basic requirements to become an Air Traffic Controller in Cyprus are:
In case a candidate has a degree from a non-English speaking University, he or she must prove proficiency in English e.g. with a pass certificate in English Language GCE O-Level exam or TOEFL exam with score 550 or above.
Q6. How long is the training and where is the training based? The training school can last for 2-3 years. Approximately 1 year of the training is held at one of Cyprus International Airports, the rest of the training period is held in Nicosia.
Q7. Will i earn anything during the training period? During the training period you are considered to be a student with a small allowance of 800 euros.
Q8. Will I get a job at the end of training?
Q9. I suffer from diabetes - will this effect my chances of obtaining the required medical standard?
Q10. What sort of tests will I have to sit so as to become a trainee ATCO?
Q11. What is the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation (CSSF) Scholarship? The CSSF provides the Scholarships for the trainee ATCOs, including the School expenses and the salary for the period of the training consisting of around 50.000 euro for each candidate.
Q12. How do I apply for the Training Course?
Q13. What will I learn on this course?
Q14. What is OJT?
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