Air Traffic Controller Salary In Ghana

Below is Air Traffic Controller Salary In Ghana

The salary range for the majority of workers in Air traffic controllers – from GH₵690.12 to GH₵5,996.74 per month

Air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements in airspace and on the ground, using radio, radar, and lighting systems, and provide information relevant to the operation of aircraft.

Tasks and Duties

Directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving the airport and their movement on the ground

Directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sectors

Examining and approving flight plans

Informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans, and air traffic

Applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work

Initiating and organizing emergency, search and rescue services and procedures

Directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways

Maintaining radio and telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, and other control centers, and coordinating the movement of aircraft into adjoining areas.

What qualifications do you need to be an air traffic controller?

You can apply for a place as a trainee with National Air Traffic Services.

You’ll need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent qualifications, including English and maths.

Is air traffic controller a good job?

Air traffic control (ATC) is a unique career, unlike many others.

However, despite the long list of requirements that are needed to become an air traffic controller, it can be an incredibly rewarding career with many perks and perhaps only a few drawbacks.