The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Monday, 20 July 2026, held the swearing-in ceremony for 45 new air traffic controllers (ATCs), strengthening its workforce in a critical sector for the smooth operation of air transport and the optimisation of air traffic management.

The new controllers come from the pool of successful candidates of the ASEP 2G/2024 recruitment competition and were selected using the EUROCONTROL FEAST programme, a modern and reliable assessment procedure conducted through ASEP.

It is noted that this process was applied for the first time, and based on this method, an initial 80 air traffic controllers were appointed in October 2025.

In the coming period, the swearing-in of an additional 8 air traffic controllers is expected, while by the end of 2026, the appointment of a further 21 ATCs has been scheduled.

Overall, the number of newly appointed air traffic controllers during the two-year period 2025-2026 will reach 169, significantly strengthening the Authority’s operational capacity in this field.

At the same ceremony, one Airport Flight Information Officer (TE category) was sworn in and will serve at Kastellorizo Airport, while four drivers were appointed to reinforce the airports of Chios, Naxos, Kythira and Sitia.

The ceremony was attended by HCAA Deputy Administrator George Vagenas, along with senior officials of the Authority, who congratulated the new employees and wished them a successful career.