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Hire Air Traffic Controllers — faster, vetted, worldwide
Airlines, airports, cargo carriers, MROs, aerospace manufacturers, ATOs, ANSPs, and business aviation operators use CosmoQuick to source qualified air traffic controllers. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$115k
$82.8k – $161k
Demand Score
95/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Why employers hire on CosmoQuick
CosmoQuick matches aviation talent on type ratings, licences, experience, and destination — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles within days.
Market outlook
Demand for air traffic controllers in the global aviation market is exceptionally strong. Aviation employers report a 12% year-on-year increase in Air Traffic Controller mandates, driven by airspace modernisation, traffic growth, and controller retirements.
Compensation context
Air Traffic Controller compensation typically falls between $82.8k and $161k, with experienced atcs in the global aviation market commanding $161k+ at flagship airlines, top-tier MROs, and leading aerospace employers. Total compensation often includes housing, schooling, transport, per-diems, profit-share, type-rating bonds, and relocation support.
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7.8K openings · United Arab Emirates
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6.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
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4.6K openings · United Arab Emirates
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6.9K openings · Qatar
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6.1K openings · Saudi Arabia
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5.5K openings · Saudi Arabia
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4.2K openings · Oman
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4.0K openings · Bahrain
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4.4K openings · Kuwait
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7.3K openings · Singapore
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5.9K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Hire Air Traffic Controllers in Bangkok
5.5K openings · Thailand
Aviation industries hiring this role
Commercial Airlines hiring Air Traffic Controllers
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Air Traffic Controllers
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Air Traffic Controllers
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Air Traffic Controllers
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Air Traffic Controllers
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Air Traffic Controllers
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Air Traffic Controllers
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Air Traffic Controllers
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Air Traffic Controllers
MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Air Traffic Controller in the global aviation market is around $115k, typically ranging from $82.8k to $161k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.
