Martinette Louw King
Langen
Summary
An experienced and goal-orientated individual with a passion for Air Traffic Control training and the philosophy of aviation safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Control Instructor
DFS Aviation Services
06.2025 - Current
Aerodrome and Approach Radar Courses.
Safety Management and ATM Incident Investigation Courses.
Aviation English Rater
Air Traffic Control Instructor
Test Flying Academy of South Africa
05.2023 - 05.2025
Presenting the first ICAO-based ATC training to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force in China.
Air Traffic Control Instructor
Defence Conseil International - Qatar Responsibilities
01.2019 - 01.2023
Air Traffic Control Instructor for Basic, Aerodrome and Approach Surveillance Control Courses. Course Manager for the first female ATC Course presented for the Qatar Emiri Air Force.
Senior Air Traffic Control Officer
South African Air Force
01.2009 - 01.2019
Senior Air Traffic Controller
Air Traffic Control Officer
AFB Langebaanweg
01.2005 - 01.2009
Air Traffic Control Assistant
SA Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2003
Command Post Assistant
AFB Langebaanweg
01.1998 - 01.2002
Education
Professional Bachelor’s Degree - Science and Technology (Aviation Industry)
Aix-Marseille University
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Occupational Directed Education Training and Development - Facilitators, Assessors and Moderators
College of Education, Training and Development
ICAO English Language Proficiency - Level 6 - undefined
National Senior Certificate - Matric Endorsement/Exemption
Grade 12 -
Paarl Gymnasium High School
01.1996
Skills
Computer literacy - MS Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Additional Information
RATINGS
Ground Control and Clearance Delivery: 2002
Coordinator: 2002
Flight Information Service: 2006
Aerodrome Control: 2003
Surveillance: 2025
Approach Control: 2007
Ground Controlled Approach: 2008
Instructor: 2006
ENDORSEMENTS
On-the-Job Instructor: 2025
Synthetic Training Device Instructor: 2025
Assessor: 2025
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Train-the-Trainer (ATC Basic and Aerodrome Course)
Languages
English/Afrikaans
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Instructor
DFS Aviation Services
06.2025 - Current
Air Traffic Control Instructor
Test Flying Academy of South Africa
05.2023 - 05.2025
Air Traffic Control Instructor
Defence Conseil International - Qatar Responsibilities
01.2019 - 01.2023
Senior Air Traffic Control Officer
South African Air Force
01.2009 - 01.2019
Air Traffic Control Officer
AFB Langebaanweg
01.2005 - 01.2009
Air Traffic Control Assistant
SA Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2003
Command Post Assistant
AFB Langebaanweg
01.1998 - 01.2002
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Occupational Directed Education Training and Development - Facilitators, Assessors and Moderators
College of Education, Training and Development
ICAO English Language Proficiency - Level 6 - undefined
National Senior Certificate - Matric Endorsement/Exemption
Professional Bachelor’s Degree - Science and Technology (Aviation Industry)
Aix-Marseille University
Grade 12 -
Paarl Gymnasium High School
References
Ivan, Louw, Group Leader - DFS Aviation Services, ivan.louw@dfs-as.aero,
+49 1520 5236426
Pierre, Taljaard, Former Colleague - DCI Qatar, ptatc@webmail.co.za,
+974 66302318
Nic Mulder, Former Colleague - SAAF, nic.mulder@gmail.com,
+971 503564456
COURSES
Air Traffic Control Courses:
ATS Instructor
Approach Control (Procedural and Surveillance)
Ground Controlled Approach (Surveillance and Precision)
Flight Information Service
Aerodrome Control Course
Military Courses:
Officers’ Formative Training
Basic Military Training
Safety Courses:
Flight Safety Officers and Representative
Air Show Display and Flypast Officers Course
Major Incident Medical Management Support
Crew Resource Management
Dangerous Goods Course
Applying Safety, Health and Environment Principles and Procedures (NOSA)
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (NOSA)
CURRENT RATINGS
ATS Instructor
Ground Controlled Approach
Approach Control
Flight Information Services
Aerodrome Control
Ground Control and Clearance Delivery
Flight Movements
Coordinator
Personal Information
Title: Air Traffic Controller
Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Married
ID Number: 7802180080089