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Air Traffic Controllers

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

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New Zealand

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Latest2026
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand2026
Air traffic controllerTahatลซ Career Ideas T00975
GroupAll
Median198,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%115,000 NZD - 233,000 NZD
Decile range66,000 NZD - 253,000 NZD
Bottom decile66,000 NZD
Top decile253,000 NZD

Sources

  • Tahatลซ Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatลซ Career Ideas

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