The Austrian air traffic control agency Austro Control will open its visitor center in Vienna next Saturday, May 10, 2025, to provide prospective air traffic controllers with an insight into the profession. From 10:00 a.m. to 16:30 p.m., air traffic controllers will provide personal information about their diverse responsibilities, the demanding selection process, comprehensive training, safety distances in airspace, the functioning of radar systems, takeoff and landing clearances, and earning potential.
A special highlight of the information day will be tours of Austro Control's 360° tower simulator, which provide fascinating insights into the practical training of future air traffic controllers. Visitors will also gain insight into a radar workstation and can take a virtual tour of the three areas of air traffic control: the tower, approach control, and the area control center. There will be ample time for questions and answers.
Austro Control is looking for young people with a high school diploma who enjoy working in a team, have good spatial awareness, and can work under pressure. Admission to the approximately three-year, paid training program requires passing a multi-stage selection process, including an assessment center, and a positive medical report from a pilot. Applications are welcome online at www.startfrei.at. Austro Control trains up to 40 junior employees annually.
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