Air Traffic Control Aviation FAQ

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Health & Fitness

Are there vision or hearing requirements for air traffic controllers?​

Role
Air Traffic Control
Category
Health & Fitness

Answer

Requirements typically include:

  1. Normal colour vision, verified through standardised testing
  2. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20 (6/6), with or without glasses or contact lenses
  3. Normal hearing, confirmed through audiometric testing across a defined frequency range

Both vision and hearing must be sufficient to ensure clear perception of visual displays, aircraft movements, and radio communication.

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