- Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and
Air traffic controller | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Air traffic controllers give information and advice to airline pilots to help them take off and land safely and on time.
Air traffic controllers typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.
As a Air traffic controller you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
Average salary |
93,955 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Air traffic controller
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95,492 GBP
Average salary for full-time Air traffic controller
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93,955 GBP
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95,492 GBP
Salary over time for Air traffic controller
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76,954 GBP
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77,184 GBP
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78,520 GBP
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86,597 GBP
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92,411 GBP
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93,955 GBP
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Future outlook for Air traffic controllers
Very good outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes
Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Air traffic controller. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Air traffic controller interview
Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
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