Air Traffic Controller Salary
£54,831
Job profile for a Air Traffic Controller
There are basically 3 main areas in UK Air Traffic control Aerodrome Control Approach Control Area Control (National Air Traffic Services only (NATS)) Training can be conducted through NATS following an intensive selection process. Self sponsorship using a CAA approved college or Sponsorship through an Airport employer (Non NATS) and subject to a Class 1 medical certificate. Training is based on theory and simulator work with continuous assessments throughout. Not everyone has the aptitude and therefore success is hard to quantify. Following the college training you will be required to carry out a period of On the Job Training at your unit. Following successful completion of the 'Unit Training Plan' you will be required to attend a Unit Competency examination which is attended by the CAA. They will observe you working and then test your knowledge with a verbal examination. IF successful you will gain your License. This License is subject to an annual competency check similar to the CAA exam along with a minimum of 4 hours per year of Training in Unusual Circumstances (TRUCE).
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Air Traffic Controller Salary Comparison
In 2008, the average salary for this job was £30,000.The average salary in 2009 was £40,000, based on 11 respondents (a difference of 33% from the 2008 figure.
The average salary in 2010 was £50,167, based on 22 respondents (a difference of 25% from the 2009 figure.
The average salary in 2011 was £70,093, based on 14 respondents (a difference of 40% from the 2010 figure.
The average salary in 2012 was £58,714, based on 7 respondents (a difference of -16% from the 2011 figure.
The median salary for a Air Traffic Controller based on all salary survey responses is: £54,000
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About the Salary Survey Data in this survey is based on over 368,000 individual salary records. The date period for which job information was gathered varies, but is usually between 2008 - 2012. For precise date related information, custom reports may be ordered with greater granularity. Working 8 hours a day, 250 days of the year, the data suggests the hourly rate for Air Traffic Controller is £27.42.
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Air Traffic Controller Salary By UK Region
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With regard to age and impact on salary for a Air Traffic Controller, a statistical average weighting (that is based on how salary varies by age and not for a specific job which may vary considerably) suggests these figures: £41,124 for a worker in their 20s, £53,735 (30s), £63,604 (40s) and £63,604 (50s).
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