Trainee - Air Traffic Controller - UAE National Only

dans - Dubai Air Navigation Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

dans - Dubai Air Navigation Services is offering a structured program to train individuals to become Air Traffic Control Officers. The role focuses on completing the required training, assessments, and examinations to qualify as an ATC Officer.

Applicants must be UAE nationals, aged 19–27, with a high school certificate including English, Math (Physics preferred), and English language proficiency (IELTS 5.5+ or EmSAT 1250+). Male candidates must have completed national service.

Qualifications

• Be UAE national with family book (Khalasat Al Qaid)
• Ages 19–27 at planned start of training
• High school certificate including English, Maths and preferably Physics
• IELTS 5.5+ or EmSAT-English 1250+ or equivalent
• Medically fit to pass GCAA level 3 medical examination
• All male applicants must have completed national service

Responsibilities

• Undergo training to become an Air Traffic Control Officer and complete all assessments and examinations as required
• Prepare for qualification as ATC Officer through mandated courses and evaluations

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school certificate

Job description

Description - External You will be trained to become an Air Traffic Control Officer with Dubai Air Navigation Services. To undertake the training and familiarisation necessary to qualify as an Air Traffic Control Officer and to successfully complete all assessments and examinations as required.

Job Description Description - External You will be trained to become an Air Traffic Control Officer with Dubai Air Navigation Services. To undertake the training and familiarisation necessary to qualify as an Air Traffic Control Officer and to successfully complete all assessments and examinations as required.

Note: you will be required to attach the following mandatory documents to complete your application:

• CV


• Passport Copy


• Certificate copy of IELTS band 5.5 or above, EmSAT-English score of 1250 or above


• Military exception letter (Applicable for male candidates only)

Qualifications Application requirements:

• Be aged 19-27 years at the time of planned start of training.


• Must be a UAE national and hold a family book (Khalasat Al Qaid).


• The applicant must possess as a minimum a high school certificate including subjects in English, Maths and preferably Physics.


• A good command of the English language (written, comprehension and oral). IELTS band 5.5 or above, EmSAT-English score of 1250 or above, or equivalent.


• Must be medically fit to pass a GCAA level 3 medical examination.


• All male applicants must have completed their national service.

Job Category Aviation (Aviation)

Educational-level Secondary School

Required Nationality UAE Only

Monthly Salary Unspecified

Schedule-Time Full time

Job Posting 05/10/2026

Unposting Date 04/11/2026