About Skyguide
Skyguide is responsible for air navigation services in Switzerland and neighboring countries. It guides civil and military aircraft safely and efficiently through Europe's busiest airspace.
Innovative specialists
With our motivated employees, we pursue an ambitious innovation strategy based on a strong culture of safety and learning. We are guided by four values: "We team up to succeed", "We drive innovation", "We own what we do" and finally: "We create great customer value".
Attractive employer
Our company has been repeatedly recognized for its innovative strength.
Trainings
Skyguide offers the “Certified Air Traffic Controller (CHE), Professional Bachelor” program annually, with multiple classes. Upon successful completion, we guarantee a job at one of our 14 locations throughout Switzerland.
Certified air traffic controller CHE
A passion for aviation and technology, teamwork, and responsibility are just a few aspects of the profession of certified air traffic controller (CHE) (also known as an ATCO). Certified Air Traffic Controllers CHE, holding a Professional Bachelor’s degree, are responsible for ensuring that air traffic is managed safely, economically, and in an environmentally efficient manner. They monitor all aircraft in their assigned airspace 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They communicate with pilots and colleagues on their team and in neighboring sectors. Certified Air Traffic Controllers (CHE), who hold a Professional Bachelor’s degree, work in the control tower, in approach and departure control, in control centers, or as Tactical Fighter Controllers in the military operations center.
Requirement profile
- Matura or apprenticeship with Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Federal VET Diploma)
- Swiss citizenship (mandatory for military air traffic control)
- Citizens: in EU-28/EFTA states or settlement permit C (civil air traffic control)
- Between 18 and 28 years old at the start of training
- German, French or Italian at level C1
- English at level B2
- Logical thinking, able to multitask
- Resilient, team player
- Extremely responsible, reliable
Characteristics of the training
The training program to become a certified air traffic controller (CHE), Professional Bachelor, with a license takes about 30 months. The program includes courses in aerodynamics, aircraft engineering, meteorology, radar and radio technology, navigation, aeronautical information services, and technical English. In addition, students receive hands-on training on simulators and in the workplace. The program culminates in a thesis. The title “Certified Air Traffic Controller (CHE)” is recognized by the SERI (State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation) and opens doors throughout the entire aviation sector.
Become an air traffic controller CHE and become a key player in aviation, where every day is more exciting than the last.
Tip: Apply now, because the complete assessment usually takes at least 60 days.
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As Air Navigation Services Employees (ANSE), you play a central role in the safe and efficient handling of air traffic.
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