As an Air Traffic Instructor, you will need to master following:

• air traffic control operations
• air traffic management
• air transport law
• aviation meteorology
• common aviation safety regulations
• comply with air traffic control operations
• conduct examination processes for apprentices
• geographic information systems
• prepare examinations for vocational courses
• prepare syllabuses for vocational courses
• procedures associated with different air navigation areas
• surveillance radars
• teach air traffic control
• train staff in navigational requirements
• use meteorological information
• use of air traffic services document

More generally, an air traffic instructor is also versed in:

• analyse work-related written reports
• apply technical communication skills
• assist students in their learning
• evaluate education programmes
• evaluate training
• geographic areas
• geographical routes
• give instructions to staff
• interpret visual literacy
• meteorology
• pedagogy
• use different communication channels
• write work-related reports

It also helps to know the following:

• analyse data for aeronautical publications
• communicate in air traffic services
• compile data for navigation publications
• deal with air traffic issues
• operate airport control tower
• review meteorological forecast data
• use geographic information systems
• use modern electronic navigational aids
• advise on teaching methods
• coach employees
• identify training needs
• operate radar equipment
• train employees