IFATCA Policy is:

Applicants shall be required to possess the academic qualifications required to enter a recognised post-secondary educational institution in their country.

Applicants shall pass the selection standards.

The ICAO medical requirements and other tests considered appropriate by national authorities, shall apply to all selection candidates.

and:

The final selection of student controllers shall be made by licensed air traffic controllers together with the selection board.

There shall be no discrimination in the selection of air traffic controllers.

Member Associations should co-operate with those responsible for the selection of air traffic controllers in their country, and obtain agreement on:

1) The composition of the selection board, including representation by the Member Association where appropriate;

2) A definite list of performance criteria that would be sought by the selection board;

3) The procedures of the selection process.

Aptitude tests specifically designed for air traffic controllers shall be included in the selection process for air traffic controllers.

The selection board shall include at least:

1. A psychologist trained in, and familiar with, all aspects of ATC;
2. An air traffic controller trained in selection methods and procedures, and procedures;
3. A professional assessor.

Member Associations, in consultation with their ANSPs, shall encourage the development of suitable static and dynamic aptitude tests for the selection of air traffic controllers.