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Be a guide in the sky

Just as cars need roads to travel and ships need waterways, aircraft have invisible paths in the airspace. To ensure the safe flow of traffic along air routes, air traffic services specialists perform their responsible duties on a daily basis.

In the Air Traffic Services programme, students specialize as either an air traffic controller or an air traffic services specialist.

Students apply for Air Traffic Services curriculum and choose the specialisation during the second year.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

This curriculum is taught exclusively in Estonian in a form of daytime studies.

The study period is 4 years, and if one studies full-time, the study is free.

We welcome foreign students through Erasmus+ programme or to study in our international programmes.

CURRICULUM

The students of Air Traffic Services curriculum will obtain internationally recognized education as an air traffic controller or air traffic services specialist, and a higher education diploma in the field of air traffic services.

Higher education involves acquiring necessary knowledge in technical subjects, natural sciences, economics, and entrepreneurship. The specific professional training is where all the required practical skills are acquired based on the chosen specialization.

Air traffic controllers undergo internationally recognized basic training and air traffic services specialists undergo training related to the aviation environment, the nature of air traffic management, and working methods.

ADMISSIONS

What is necessary to apply?

FEAST test

The FEAST test consists of two parts. Based on the results of FEAST Part 1, an initial selection is made among the candidates. The top 20 candidates are allowed to proceed to FEAST Part 2, which includes the test and interview.

Interview

Carried out only in Estonian.

Health assessment (must receive an appropriate assessment)

The admission to Air Traffic Services curriculum requires a health assessment. Prior to that, a certificate and an extract from the outpatient card from the family doctor, as well as a radiological examination, are required.

Skills of the language of study and English (must receive an appropriate assessment)

The knowledge of the Estonian language must correspond to at least the level of language proficiency B2 defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language skills.

English language skills must correspond to at least level B2 defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language skills.

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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

About the studies

During daily practical training, the most modern air traffic control tower simulator in the Baltics is used.

The 360-degree field of view displayed on the air traffic control tower simulator screens allows for simulating various real airports.

Estonian Aviation Academy has a very good student and lecturer ratio (9.6 students per lecturer), which enables us to provide personal and higher quality teaching in a friendly environment.

Our campus is situated next to Tartu Airport, you can have a closer look by clicking on our virtual tour.

POST-STUDY

Upon graduation, the alumnus will have a broad-based understanding and knowledge of air traffic services. Air traffic controllers have the potential to pursue a career as a tower controller, approach controller or area controller. Air traffic services specialists can address tasks related to air traffic services in various aviation companies and institutions.

With the obtained diploma, studies can also be continued at the master's level in other universities both in Estonia and abroad.

Over 1000 alumni have graduated from the academy, many of whom are now pilots with well-regarded airlines, top-level engineers, airline executives in airports, airlines, and government agencies.

Today, the graduates are shaping the future of aviation both in Estonia and abroad.

The future of aviation starts here!

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Aviation, the field where extraordinary people are working, was a great childhood dream of mine. Commencing my studies at the Estonian Aviation Academy was the first step on the career ladder in the aviation. In addition to the diploma, I learned that despite some setbacks you need to take risks and consistently pursue your goals.

Alina Preobrazhenskaya
Alumnus, Flight Dispatcher at Diamond Sky

In addition to acquiring specialist skills, I gained a brilliant insight into the aviation industry here at Estonian Aviation Academy. Therefore, I am completely at home in aviation and it has greatly facilitated working in different aviation-related occupations.

Koit Kaskel
Alumnus, Rector of the Estonian Aviation Academy