AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTOR A CAREER IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL Air Traffic Control is a service provided by the Department Of Civil Aviation, Ministry Of Transport for the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic within the Malaysian Airspace. The air traffic services is constantly being developed to meet the increasing needs of the modern jet age and requires skilled Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) who will have at their disposal highly sophisticated electronic tools to enable them to provide the service. The job of an Air Traffic Controllers is unique and demanding for it requires ‘parallel’ thinking and rapid decision making. Each controller will be trained by the department using practical and simulation methods in acquiring the necessary skills. As a controller, you will be aspired to achieve the objective set out by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of preventing collision between aircraft in the air and on the maneuvering area and between aircraft and obstruction and to expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic. Apart from this reason, the controllers are also expected to play a part and contribute their ideas and skills in the operational planning and administration of the Air Traffic Management Sector under the Department Of Civil Aviation Malaysia. POST : AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER A Degree from local university or equivalent qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia; and Obtained at least a pass in Bahasa Malaysia, Mathematics or Science and English at SPM level. ATCO Grade A41 P1T1 RM 1815.52 - P1T26 RM 4723.82 P2T1 RM 1911.53 - P2T26 RM 5000.60 P3T1 RM 2011.72 - P3T26 RM 5301.27 Commencing salary of RM 1990.20 on P1T3 scale for General Degree or RM 2091.04 on P1T4 scale for Honours Degree. PROMOTIONAL GRADE ATCO Grade A44 P1T1 RM 3027.51 - P1T14 RM 5017.42 P2T1 RM 3351.73 - P2T14 RM 5504.40 ATCO Grade A48 P1T1 RM 4430.15 - P1T8 RM 5881.46 P2T1 RM 4869.86 - P2T8 RM 6438.07 ATCO Grade A52 P1T1 RM 4990.92 - P1T8 RM 6442.23 P2T1 RM 5464.03 - P2T8 RM 7032.24 ATCO Grade A54 P1T1 RM 5256.70 - P1T8 RM 6841.63 P2T1 RM 5721.46 - P2T8 RM 7465.02 POST : AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSISTANT Diploma holders from UiTM, UTM and other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia, and Obtained at least a pass in Bahasa Malaysia, Mathematics or Science and English at SPM level. ATCO Grade A29 P1T1 RM 1490.41 - P1T22 RM 3054.36 P2T1 RM 1561.50 - P2T22 RM 3254.01 P3T1 RM 1635.61 - P3T22 RM 3435.45 Commencing salary of RM 1298.81 on P1T3 scale for General diploma or RM 1352.05 on P1T4 scale for Engineering Diploma. PROMOTIONAL GRADE ATCO Grade A36 P1T1 RM 2754.86 - P1T14 RM 4518.50 P2T1 RM 2968.12 - P2T14 RM 5023.63 ATCO Grade A38 P1T1 RM 3191.98 - P1T11 RM 4722.68 P2T1 RM 3405.24 - P2T11 RM 5205.14 POST : AIR TRAFFIC ASSISTANT Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) holders or any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Govenment of Malaysia; and Credit in Mathematics, English and any one of Science subject, and pass in Bahasa Malaysia (including oral) at SPM level. ATCO Gred A17 P1T1 RM 829.45 - P1T24 RM 2178.66 P2T1 RM 882.39 - P2T24 RM 2299.69 P3T1 RM 936.84 - P3T24 RM 2425.14 PROMOTIONAL GRADE ATCO Gred A22 P1T1 RM 1735.44 - P1T15 RM 2866.82 P2T1 RM 1877.62 - P2T14 RM 3184.42 ATCO Gred A26 P1T1 RM 2217.93 - P1T9 RM 3016.57 P2T1 RM 2431.19 - P2T9 RM 3302.39 PROFESSIONAL ALLOWANCES A licensed ATCO shall receive a professional allowance in addition to the salary and various government allowances paid on a monthly basis. a) Incentive (Licensed) Allowance Grade A29 RM 250.00 Grade A36 RM 350.00 Grade A38 RM 400.00 Grade A41 RM 600.00 Grade A44 RM 700.00 Grade A48 RM 900.00 Grade A52 RM 1000.00 Grade A54 RM 1200.00 In addition, a licensed ATCO who performs Air Traffic Control functions and hold a current Air Traffic Control Ratings shall receive the following; b) Rating Allowance Aerodrome Control Approach Control Area Control (Procedural) Area Control (Radar) Approach Control (Radar) RM 200.00 RM 350.00 RM 450.00 RM 600.00 RM 750.00 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS For all grades of ATCOS, candidates must: a) Pass an aptitude test conducted by the Department Of Civil Aviation; b) Successfully undergo a medical examination which includes test for eye-sight/ colour blindness and hearing. TRAINING All new ATCO’s gred A41 and gred A29 have to undergo a pre-service training for about 18-24 months at the Civil Aviation Academy, and various On-job Training Centres. During a pre-service training, an allowance of RM 1139.09 will be paid to Diploma holders and RM 1433.85 to Degree holders. Book allowance of RM 250.00 will also be paid once during the course. HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY Vacancies for Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) are advertised from time to time. Interested candidates are also requested to access Public Servise Commision website at www.spa.gov.my for information and online application. Correspondence should be made to: Director Admin and Finance Division Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia No 27, Persiaran Perdana Level 3, Podium Block, Lot 4G4, Precinct 4 Federal Government Administrative Centre 62570 PUTRAJAYA or Director Air Traffic Management Sector Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia No 27, Persiaran Perdana Level 4, Podium Block B, Lot 4G4, Precinct 4 Federal Government Administrative Centre 62570 PUTRAJAYA Phone Fax Website : +603-8871 4000 : +603-8871 4290 : http://www.dca.gov.my