Students from the Technical University on internship at BULATSA

BULATSA provided an opportunity for a summer internship to the third-year students specializing in “Aviation Engineering and Technologies” at the Technical University of Sofia.

During the internship, they were introduced to the key activities provided by BULATSA, particularly the functions and responsibilities of the engineering-technical personnel (ETP) and air traffic controllers (ATCOs).

For the second consecutive year, the internship focused on the “pseudo-pilot” position on the simulator used for the training of both Bulgarian and foreign ATCOs. In addition to the theoretical part, numerous practical exercises were conducted, allowing students to experience the nature of an ATCO’s work. This experience stimulated and increased their interest in applying to the “Become an Air Traffic Controller” campaign – https://www.bulatsa.com/etapi-kandidatstvane/.

Based on a signed cooperation agreement between BULATSA and the Technical University of Sofia, after completing their third year, students are eligible to take the FEAST test, which is part of the selection process for air traffic controllers. Those who pass the test successfully can, if they wish, work as pseudo-pilots while continuing their studies, and after obtaining their university degree, they can undergo training to become air traffic controllers.