Training programmes

Reach for the skies at DFS

Training programmes at DFS

At DFS, we ensure safe air traffic, and you can make an important contribution to this by taking up a trainee/apprentice position with us. Alongside exciting practical on-the-job phases, you can expect a friendly and welcoming environment with personal support and the best future prospects.

In short, the best opportunities for your career. Not for nothing does DFS score so highly among school pupils in Germany on the trendence opinion poll of the 100 most popular employers. So regardless of which of our training professions you choose, rest assured that you are making the right decision.

Air traffic controller training

Work hand in hand with pilots and guide thousands of passengers safely to their destinations every day.

Technical apprenticeship: IT specialist for system integration (Fachinformatiker für System-integration)

Air navigation services are digital. You will ensure that all IT systems are running correctly and make an important contribution to safety in the skies.

Commercial apprenticeship: office management specialist (Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement)

Immerse yourself in the world of office organisation and support the important work of air navigation services – to ensure safe flights in Germany.

More on training in the DFS Azubi blog for apprentices

Apprenticeships for operational specialists

Alongside air traffic controllers, there are also other specialists working at DFS to ensure safe air traffic. An school leaving certificate from some form of upper secondary school equivalent to the German Abitur/Fachabitur or a completed vocational qualification is normally required to qualify for these training programmes.

Flight data specialists

Take care of flight plans and ensure smooth air traffic alongside other air traffic control centres.

Flight Information Service (FIS) specialist

Make an important contribution to airspace safety with information for VFR pilots.

AIS officer

Support pilots in the three areas of: 
aeronautical information service, NOTAM handling, and supervision of landing sites. 
Supervision of landing sites 

Aerodrome coordinator

Become a member of the tower crew and ensure smooth operations at the airport, for example by optimising aircraft movements.

Your sky-high benefits Become part of our close-knit team

The air traffic controller training programme starts several times a year. This means you can apply to us at any time. Ideally, you should apply 1 year before you want to start with the training. In most cases, if you are available earlier, you can start earlier.

Do you have questions on training at DFS?

Then, please get in touch with:

Applicant management team
+49 (0)6103 707-5155
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WhatsApp: +49 (0)162 254 1843