SANTO DOMINGO — The Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) has opened a new career pathway for young Dominican residents through the launch of its competitive Aerodrome Controller training initiative, designed to cultivate next-generation professionals critical to global air navigation and national aviation safety. This full training program fills a growing demand for skilled air traffic management personnel in the Dominican Republic’s expanding aviation sector, giving motivated young people a rare chance to enter a stable, high-demand field without requiring prior industry experience.
To qualify for the program, candidates must meet a clear set of eligibility requirements. All applicants must hold Dominican citizenship, be between the ages of 18 and 30, possess a valid national identification card, and have completed a full high school education. A core requirement for admission is proof of English language proficiency meeting or exceeding the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) operational Level 5, a standard set to ensure clear communication in high-stakes aviation environments. While no prior professional experience in aviation is required to apply, candidates currently receiving any form of government pension are excluded from participating.
Application submissions will be accepted exclusively through the online CONCURSA government portal, with the application window running from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time between May 21 and May 27, 2026. In a formal statement on the initiative, IDAC Director General Igor Rodríguez Durán emphasized that the entire candidate selection process will uphold the strict ethical and professional standards mandated by the Dominican Ministry of Public Administration, with full transparency maintained at every stage from application submission to final admission decisions.