Be an Air Traffic Controller|CAAP opens Air Traffic Course

Are you looking for a job in Philippine Aviation? The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines launches the Comprehensive Air Traffic Service Course Batch 19 (CATS 19).

CAAP is looking for young men and women to join the country’s elite line of Air Traffic Management Officers (ATMOs). A Scholarship is given to successful examinees.

Air Traffic Controller’s responsibilities

Before proceeding to apply, you must take note of what the Air Traffic Management Officers (ATMOs) or commonly known as Air Traffic controllers do.

Air traffic controllers usually manage ground traffic and relay takeoff and landing instructions to the pilots. They monitor aircraft movement with advanced technologies. Furthermore, they communicate with pilots regarding weather information, runway closures, and important announcements.

You can either be a tower controller, approach and departure controller and an en-route controller. An Air Traffic Controller in the Philippines typically earns around 50,469 PHP per month. 

General Qualifications:

1. Natural born citizen of the Philippines

2. Single

3. Not more than twenty-six (26) years old on June 28, 2025

4. Physically, mentally and psychologically fit and of good moral character

5. Has good command of English language

6. Has not been convicted of criminal or administrative case

7. Has not been dishonorably separated from Government or private service

Additional Qualifications:

1. Holder of bachelor’s degree in any course

2. Computer literate

3. Not color blind

Requirements

Acceptance of applications will start on 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟎𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓- 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 before 5 PM at the HRM Division of the CAAP, MIA Road, Pasay City, or any CAAP Testing Center. Documents may be submitted in person or via mail courier (see List of Testing Centers and contact details).

Submit the following documents:

• 1. Accomplished Application form. This can be secure from the CAAP website or from CAAP HRM Division, Pasay City or any CAAP Testing Centers or you can download it here.
• 2. Diploma (authenticated copy) or Certification from School Registrar that they completed the course (original copy).
• 3. Transcript of Records (authenticated copy).
• 4. Birth Certificate (original copy).
• 5. NBI Clearance (original copy).
• 6. 2 pcs.2″x2″ photo (colored picture with white background and name tag).
  • Name tag format: First name, Middle Initial, Last name and Extension, if any

How to apply?

Acceptance of applications will start on January 06, 2025. Interested applicants may submit either personally or via mail/courier, their completed application form together with the documents listed above, to the designated centers in Manila, Cauayan, Clark, San Jose (Mindoro), Busuanga, Panglao, Tacloban, Pagadian, Jolo, Laguindingan, and Davao on or before 5:00 PM on May 30, 2025.

Applicants must pass the nationwide examination on June 28, 2025 (Saturday), a scheduled interview, and a medical exam on a later date.
Training is free. Allowances, accommodation and other miscellaneous expense during the training period shall not be covered by this Authority.

Successful applicants who will complete the training will be assigned to any Air Traffic Service (ATS) facility nationwide.
For inquiries, please email them at tacm@caap.gov.ph or call Ms. Jacqueline Tigno (+63) 956-764-0395.

LIST OF CATS 19 TESTING CENTERS

Source: CAAP

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