Why don't you aim to become an "air traffic controller," a profession currently in demand? A seminar will be held to explain the job description and recruitment examination!

Ikaros Publications Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Akihiro Yamate), which handles media businesses in fields such as aviation and railway within the Impress Group, will hold a seminar for aspiring air traffic controllers through its airline school "Ikaros Academy." The seminar, "Let's Become an Air Traffic Controller! ~Hear from former controllers about the appeal of the job & a trial lecture on exam preparation~" will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

■A Must-See Seminar for Those Aiming to Become Air Traffic Controllers!

On March 18th, the book "Air Traffic Controller Recruitment Exam Complete Preparation Guide 2026," supervised by Ikaros Academy, which has held "Air Traffic Controller Success Courses" for many years and produced numerous successful candidates, was released.

To commemorate the release of this book, a special seminar will be held to explain the job of an air traffic controller, how to pursue it, and strategies for the recruitment examination.

The seminar will consist of two parts.

In Part 1, a former air traffic controller who actually worked in the field will speak. They will introduce the appeal and rewards of working as a controller, as well as detailed job responsibilities.

In Part 2, an instructor from Ikaros Academy will explain the "recruitment examination" that must be passed to become an air traffic controller. A trial lecture for the "English" exam subject will also be conducted.

Currently, Japan's air travel demand is rapidly recovering, and the number of flights continues to increase. Meanwhile, there is a serious call for "air traffic controller shortages" in the field, and new talent is needed now.

Why not take the first step toward your dream job in the sky, becoming a national civil servant as an "air traffic controller"?

We invite anyone interested, from students to new graduates, to join us!

☆☆☆Participation Benefits☆☆☆

As a participation benefit, you will receive past questions (English) from the air traffic controller recruitment exam "Mock Test" conducted by Ikaros Academy! This content is not available elsewhere.

(*Benefits will be distributed as PDF files to ticket purchasers after the event.)

▼This seminar is recommended for those who:

• Are interested in the job of an air traffic controller

• Want to hear directly from experienced controllers about specific job duties

• Want to know what kind of studies are necessary to become an air traffic controller

• Want to create an efficient study plan for the 2026 or 2027 exams

■Event Outline

Seminar Name: Air Traffic Controller Recruitment Exam Complete Preparation Guide 2026 Release Commemoration Seminar

Date & Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 13:00-15:00 (Zoom entry starts 12:55)

Format: Online distribution via Zoom

Archive Distribution: Available (for participants only, planned for approximately 2 weeks)

Participation Fee: 3,500 yen (tax included), Payment via Peatix

Application Deadline: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 19:00

Target Audience: High school students, university students, junior college students, vocational school students, and graduates aspiring to become air traffic controllers

Organizer: Ikaros Academy

Application Page: https://kanseikan2026.peatix.com/

■Speakers

●Hidekazu Tanaka

Born in 1983, from Aichi Prefecture. Graduated from Nagoya High School (private). Joined the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2001, and graduated from the Civil Aviation College in 2003. Started working as an air traffic controller at Naha Airport. Transferred to Chubu Centrair International Airport in 2008. Retired in 2020. Currently engaged in activities to enlighten the public about aviation through lectures and talk shows at airports and museums nationwide, career talks at elementary, junior high, and high schools, aviation classes and paper airplane classes at after-school care facilities and children's centers, and charity activities such as donating aviation books. Additionally, he is widely active in TV appearances and supervision, contributing articles to newspapers and magazines, writing the column "I'm a 'former' Air Traffic Controller," serving as a personality for "Take Off Towards the Dreams of a Former Air Traffic Controller!" on MID-FM radio, and holding "Human Error Countermeasure Seminars" for companies and organizations.

●Toshihiro Yamaguchi Sensei

Ikaros Academy Air Traffic Controller Success Course "English" Instructor

*Click here for details on the Ikaros Academy Air Traffic Controller Success Course

https://www.ikaros-academy.jp/controller/index.html

■About "Air Traffic Controller Recruitment Exam Complete Preparation Guide 2026"

Released March 18 / B5 size, 368 pages / Price 5,500 yen (tax included)

Based on the past three years of recruitment exams and answers, it includes detailed explanations by professional instructors. By thoroughly reading three years' worth of explanations, your exam preparation will be perfect! This is an essential book for preparing for the air traffic controller recruitment exam.

*Due to copyright reasons, some questions cannot be published. The book is structured to focus on explanations for understanding exam trends.

Book details here: https://books.ikaros.jp/book/b10154854.html

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【Contact for this matter】

Ikaros Publications Co., Ltd. Ikaros Academy Office

Attn: Narita

E-mail: as.event@ikaros.co.jp