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hello sir
sir I hv done B.E(ECE). I will be appearing for post of Jr executive in air traffic control.
sir can you plz give me some tips how to prepare for this exam...
can you plz suggest me some books easily available in market.
If possible plz send me some ebooks study material for same
waiting for your response
regards
shaifali

How to be an Air Traffic Controller in India

What are the basic educational qualifications (degrees) needed to apply for the civil ATC entrance exam?

Engineering Degree in Electronics / Tele Communication / Radio Engg. / Electrical with specialization in Electronics with Ist class (60%)

OR

M.Sc Degree or its equivalent with Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engg. as a special Subject

OR

Equivalent with 1st Class

What is the age limit required to apply for the civil ATC entrance exams?

Lower age limit is 21 years, while the upper age limit is 27 years

What is the selection criteria?

The selection shall be made on the basis of a

Written test

50% questions on subjects relating to educational qualifications prescribed

50% on General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.

Voice test

Personal Interview

Medical fitness as per ICAO Annex-1

Standard reservation policy applies for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen. Physically Handicapped candidates please excuse.

Once a final batch of candidates are selected, where are they sent for their further training?

Civil Aviation Training Colleges at Allahabad, UP or at Hyderabad, AP

What is the duration of this training and what are the various modules studied and practicals undergone during the training?

At present it is a year-long ab-initio training (Under revision to make it in two sections of six months each)

Modules:

Air Traffic Services

Aerodromes and Ground Aids

Air Legislation

Meteorology

Communication Procedures

Technical

Search and Rescue

Air Navigation

What is the cost of this training?

Costs are borne by the Airports Authority of India - the recruiter

Is there a possibility of a candidate getting disqualified midway through his training? If so, then on what grounds?

Yes, if a candidate is unable to secure 70% passing marks in two attempts in any of the modules, he/she gets disqualified

Once the training is complete, what posts are open to these students?

Junior Executive (ATC)

Do they apply for jobs individually? What is the employment-scene like these days? Do qualified students get jobs easily or unemployment still prevails?

Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the sole employer of the civil ATCs, in India (Some small players do exist e.g. HAL and small private airports who also recruit ATCs mainly from the AAI employees)

The training is imparted only after recruitment. So if one clears the training successfully he/she is guaranteed of the job

What is the starting pay scale for ATC officers?

During training, trainees are paid a stipend of INR 7500 pm with free lodging and boarding at CATC, Allahabad, UP

The pay scale for Junior Executive (ATC) is INR 16400-40500. Additionally, a JE (ATC) is entitled to various allowances depending on the ATC skills one acquires (Rating Allowances) and the city in which they are posted.

Is the job transferable? If so, which authority decides the transfer of an ATC officer?

All India transferable by the employer (Airports Authority of India)

What are the negative and positive aspects of this profession?

Negative: High stress, Shift duties, Extra work load, Non availability of leaves, Lack of Social life due strange shift pattern and no standard festivals' leaves, very high professional risk


Positive: Challenging environment, split second decision making, independent decisions, Work is not to be carried home

What are the various ranks that an ATC officer can climb through?

Junior Executive

Assistant Manager

Manager

Senior Manager

Assistant General Manager

Deputy General Manager

Joint General Manager

General Manager

Executive Director (ATM)

Member (ATM) in AAI Board

How to be an Air Traffic Controller in India

What are the basic educational qualifications (degrees) needed to apply for the civil ATC entrance exam?

Engineering Degree in Electronics / Tele Communication / Radio Engg. / Electrical with specialization in Electronics with Ist class (60%)

OR

M.Sc Degree or its equivalent with Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engg. as a special Subject

OR

Equivalent with 1st Class

What is the age limit required to apply for the civil ATC entrance exams?

Lower age limit is 21 years, while the upper age limit is 27 years

What is the selection criteria?

The selection shall be made on the basis of a

Written test

50% questions on subjects relating to educational qualifications prescribed

50% on General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.

Voice test

Personal Interview

Medical fitness

Standard reservation policy applies for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen. Physically Handicapped candidates please excuse.

Once a final batch of candidates are selected, where are they sent for their further training?

Civil Aviation Training Colleges at Allahabad, UP or at Hyderabad, AP

What is the duration of this training and what are the various modules studied and practicals undergone during the training?

At present it is a year-long ab-initio training (Under revision to make it in two sections of six months each)

Modules:

Air Traffic Services

Aerodromes and Ground Aids

Air Legislation

Meteorology

Communication Procedures

Technical

Search and Rescue

Air Navigation

What is the cost of this training?

Costs are borne by the Airports Authority of India - the recruiter

Is there a possibility of a candidate getting disqualified midway through his training? If so, then on what grounds?

Yes, if a candidate is unable to secure 70% passing marks in two attempts in any of the modules, he/she gets disqualified

Once the training is complete, what posts are open to these students?

Junior Executive (ATC)

Do they apply for jobs individually? What is the employment-scene like these days? Do qualified students get jobs easily or unemployment still prevails?

Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the sole employer of the civil ATCs, in India (Some small players do exist e.g. HAL and small private airports who also recruit ATCs mainly from the AAI employees)

The training is imparted only after recruitment. So if one clears the training successfully he/she is guaranteed of the job

What is the starting pay scale for ATC officers?

During training, trainees are paid a stipend of INR 7500 pm with free lodging and boarding at CATC, Allahabad, UP

The pay scale for Junior Executive (ATC) is INR 16400-40500. Additionally, a JE (ATC) is entitled to various allowances depending on the ATC skills one acquires (Rating Allowances) and the city in which they are posted.

Is the job transferable? If so, which authority decides the transfer of an ATC officer?

All India transferable by the employer (Airports Authority of India)

What are the negative and positive aspects of this profession?

Negative: High stress, Shift duties, Extra work load, Non availability of leaves, Lack of Social life due strange shift pattern and no standard festivals' leaves, very high professional risk


Positive: Challenging environment, split second decision making, independent decisions, Work is not to be carried home

What are the various ranks that an ATC officer can climb through?

Junior Executive

Assistant Manager

Manager

Senior Manager

Assistant General Manager

Deputy General Manager

Joint General Manager

General Manager

Executive Director (ATM)

Member (ATM) in AAI Board

hello sir
sir I hv done B.E(ECE). I will be appearing for post of Jr executive in air traffic control.
I want to know the exam dates.plz reply as soon as possible.
Thankyou

Hi sir, i have a query . I have done aircraft maintenance engg mechanical stream . Am also interest in work in ATC also so can a aircraft maintenance engg join in ATC (plz also mention the post when u replay)

Books for Air traffic control exam:

Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Agarwal
Computer Awareness by PK Jain
Objective Computer Awareness by BSC.
Wren and Martin for elementary English
Newspaper and Magazines like pratiyogita Darpan and Competition Success

Technical Section:-
Wireless Communication by Rappaport
Electronics Basics by J.B Gupta

For technical questions are most expected to come from following topics:
Communication Systems
Microwave engineering
Analog engineering
Information Technology
Network graps.

So start your preparation for the same.

All the best....