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Air Traffic Control Assistant

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An air traffic control assisatnt works in various supportive roles within air traffic control, assisting air traffic controllers and shift supervisors. The employer in Finland is Finavia. The profession requires good concentration skills, command of English, cooperation skills and IT skills.

An air traffic control assistant is expected to have a basic understanding of aviation and an interest in aviation. Knowledge of aviation safety issues is also required. The profession demands good concentration, accuracy, and command of English. Clear voice and good hearing are essential for an air traffic control assistant due to extensive communication with other aviation professionals.

Good communication and cooperation skills are also necessary for the job. Proficiency in using information technology is required. The ability to work under pressure is essential as the job requires handling tasks under stress.

Flawless colour vision is a necessity.

Finavia trains air traffic control assistants as needed.

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Good colour vision.

Median salary

3817 €/mo

The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.

Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries

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