The entry requirements for the aerodrome controller course are: 

• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a high school diploma or a qualification that grants university access or equivalent, prior to enrolment
• English level B2/C1
• Pass the selection process

Phases of the selection process:

• Evaluation of the candidate’s CV
• Notification to preselected candidates and invitation to FEAST tests
• Eurocontrol’s FEAST tests (I, II and III)
• Behavioural interview, technical test and group exercise
• Submission of initial Class 3 aeromedical certificate for controllers
• Allocation of place, enrolment, and start of the course

The full course consists of the Basic Course and the ADV/ADI rating course. The contents of the initial training are defined in Regulation (EU) No. 2023/893:

1. BASIC INITIAL ATC TRAINING

1.1 Theoretical Subjects

• Introduction
• Aeronautical Legislation
• Air Traffic Management
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Aircraft
• Human Factors
• Equipment and Systems
• Professional Environment

1.2 Practical – 9 simulation sessions

2. AERODROME RATING TRAINING (ADV/ADI)

2.1 Theoretical Subjects

• Introduction
• Aeronautical Legislation
• Air Traffic Management
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Aircraft
• Human Factors
• Equipment and Systems
• Professional Environment
• Abnormal and Emergency Situations
• Aerodromes

2.2 Practical Subjects (Simulation)

The ADC practical training consists of 65 simulation exercises plus 4 evaluations.