Being an air traffic controller today in Peru is one of the great possibilities of having a good salary and other benefits in the workplace. For this reason, many have begun to ask themselves what the work of an air traffic controller is like, what to study, what to do and, above all, what requirements to meet to become one.
In this note you know all the details involved in being an air traffic controller after a Final Point report was issued where it is stated that a controller can earn up to S / 60,000 per month.
What is it to be an air traffic controller?
An air traffic controller is the person who is in charge of checking that the planes take off and land at the airport on a daily basis, not only in relation to passengers but also to merchandise and cargo.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications indicates that: “The air traffic controller maintains the order, safety and efficiency of air operations, from the time the aircraft start taxiing to take off until they land and move to the airport terminal” , they indicated in a note during 2021.
What do you have to study to be an air traffic controller?
Although the post of air traffic controller has gone viral in recent hours, many people wonder what they have to study to be a professional in the field.
- You must have completed the Basic Air Traffic Controller Course, certified by a study center recognized by the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) of the MTC
- Possess an approach air traffic controller license and rating issued by the DGAC.
The average training time for an air traffic controller is one and a half years. The basic course lasts one year and supervised internships are carried out for six months until the license is obtained.
It is worth mentioning that the calls are published on the Corpac website (www.corpac.gob.pe) in the “Call for human talent” option.
How much does an air traffic controller earn?
According to the latest Punto Final report, an air traffic controller today earns between S/7,000 y S/ 60,000 monthly since there are not many staff and therefore they are forced to work overtime.
For this reason, the Unified Union of Air Traffic Controllers of Peru (SUCTA) staged a strike that paralyzed air traffic at five airports in the country, including Jorge Chávez, harming thousands of tourists and travelers.
“We carry out other tasks outside of air traffic control, such as instruction, which takes place over several months and is not paid by Corpac. Let it take up to 8 months to pay for instructional work in a single month and that causes the spreadsheets to overflow because not everyone earns like that”, demanded the strikers.
What is needed to be a controller, requirements?
According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, a controller must have the indicates that the air traffic controller must have the following:
- Be 18 years old
- Have completed secondary education
- Speak and understand English (intermediate level) with prior verification
- Pass a psychological and psychotechnical evaluation
- Go through a medical exam
- Affidavit of police, judicial and criminal records.
In addition, the air traffic controller must have the following skills:
- Balanced temper: since this “allows you to deal effectively with difficult situations without losing your poise, keeping calm and in control of the situation.” This is complemented by emotional stability, which favors concentration.
- Speed: the professional must also be quick when making decisions, to order the flow of air operations.
- Numerical ability: this allows you to project or measure times and distances mentally in advance.
- Languages: the air traffic controller must handle the English language, since it is the standard language used for communication with the crews of airlines or companies from non-Spanish-speaking countries.