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.
Students apply for Air Traffic Services curriculum and choose the specialisation during the second year.
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.
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.
What is necessary to apply?
English language skills must correspond to at least level B2 defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language skills.
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.
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!
