About the education

The Education

To become an air traffic controller, you undergo a combined theoretical and practical education lasting approximately 2 years. The basic part of the education takes place at the Czech Air Navigation Institute (CANI) in Prague, Czech Republic, and the practical part occurs in a control tower or control center in Norway. The costs for the theoretical portion are covered by Avinor, and the education is approved by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund as a nine-month study. During the practical part, students are temporarily employed by Avinor and receive a salary.

The training includes:

Preparatory course in Norway (approx. 1 week):
Initial training to prepare students for further education and practical studies.

Initial Training at CANI in Prague, Czech Republic (approx. 9 months):
Through two semesters, students receive basic education about the air traffic controller profession, along with simulator training with instructors. This prepares them for the next step in practice.

Transition course (approx. 2-3 weeks):
Courses on Norwegian regulations and provisions, system training, and meteorology to tailor the education to Norwegian aviation regulations.

Practical training (approximately 1 to 1.5 years):
Training at a control tower or a control center in Norway.