Air Traffic Controller
12AI USED FOR12%moving to52%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Air Traffic Controller
Air traffic controllers guide aircraft safely through the sky and keep planes from crashing into each other. They talk to pilots, watch radar screens and make split-second decisions all day long.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Who hires for this
NATSThe UK's leading air traffic control service provider, managing air traffic across the UK and beyond.Bristol AirportA major international airport in the UK, offering a range of career opportunities in air traffic management.Heathrow AirportOne of the busiest airports in the world, providing numerous roles in air traffic control and management.Manchester AirportA key player in the UK aviation sector, offering exciting career paths in air traffic control.Gatwick AirportThe second largest airport in London, with various opportunities in air traffic operations.East Midlands AirportA regional airport with a growing air traffic control team, offering a supportive work environment.Stansted AirportA major airport serving London, providing roles in air traffic management and operations.Luton AirportAn international airport with a focus on safety and efficiency in air traffic control.Aberdeen International AirportA key airport in Scotland, offering opportunities in air traffic control and aviation services.Birmingham AirportA major UK airport with a commitment to safety and innovation in air traffic management.