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OSCA 299132Updated 2026-01-29
Air Traffic Controller
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 231112OSCA 299132
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 157k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3020
Salary range: AUD 142k-AUD 173k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
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State distribution
33.3%
QLD
32%
VIC
16.6%
NSW
Education mix
43.9%
advanced diploma/ diploma
34.6%
bachelor degree
8.2%
Post graduate
Role overview
Air Traffic Controllers ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in controlled airspace and aerodromes by directing aircraft movements.
What you do
- • Controls aircraft movements, and directs aircraft taxiing, take-offs and landings by radio.
- • Provides pre-flight briefings and aeronautical information services.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (43.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Controls aircraft movements, and directs aircraft taxiing, take-offs and landings by radio.
- • Provides pre-flight briefings and aeronautical information services.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 3020
Annual median: AUD 157k
Range: AUD 142k-AUD 173k