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| Attribute | Aircraft Service Attendants | Air Traffic Controllers |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Transport, Logistics & Aviation | Transport, Logistics & Aviation |
| What it involves | Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish exterior. | 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. |
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| Typical training route | Specialist aviation/technical training plus regulator licensing or certification | Specialist aviation/technical training plus regulator licensing or certification |
| Entry requirements | Academic route varies. Engineering degrees typically require C+ mean with Mathematics A and Physics; pilot/ATC/maintenance licensing has separate KCAA medical, training and examination requirements. | Academic route varies. Engineering degrees typically require C+ mean with Mathematics A and Physics; pilot/ATC/maintenance licensing has separate KCAA medical, training and examination requirements. |
| Training duration | Varies widely: flight/licensing pathways may take 1-3+ years; engineering degree about 5 years | Varies widely: flight/licensing pathways may take 1-3+ years; engineering degree about 5 years |
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| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | High - logistics/transport is a major employer-reported skills-demand field; demand is strongest in supply chain, transport and distribution. | High - logistics/transport is a major employer-reported skills-demand field; demand is strongest in supply chain, transport and distribution. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Technology-augmented | Technology-augmented |
| Professional regulator | Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) | Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you enjoy coordination, movement, safety, systems and time-sensitive decisions; useful strengths include Reliability, communication, learning ability and role-specific practical skills. | May suit you if you enjoy coordination, movement, safety, systems and time-sensitive decisions; useful strengths include Listening, Clear communication, Spotting problems early. |
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