ASECNA Internship
In the aviation field, there’s no room for errors. Every system, every signal, and every piece of data plays a role in keeping planes in the sky and passengers safe. That’s exactly what I experienced at ASECNA’s Air Traffic Control & Meteorology Division, where I assisted at the intersection of IT, aviation technology, and real-time data systems.
This wasn’t just an internship it was a deep dive into the high-pressure world of air navigation, control tower communications, and aviation cybersecurity.
Role
IT Support Specialist Assistant
Category
Aviation IT & Systems Support
Company
ASECNA – Air Navigation Safety Agency
Optimizing Real-Time IT & Network Systems for Air Traffic Control
At ASECNA, every second matters. I worked on high-stakes IT & telecom infrastructure, ensuring fast, secure, and uninterrupted air traffic operations through real-time aviation data processing and resilient networking.
Performance
• Zero-Downtime Networks: Ensured 24/7 air traffic control connectivity using Cisco routers & firewalls.
• Automated Weather Data Processing: Built Python scripts to structure real-time METAR & TAF aviation reports.
• VoIP & Radio Communications: Maintained VHF/HF/IP-based air-to-ground communication for pilots and controllers.
Aviation-Grade Reliability
Every millisecond is critical in aviation IT. I optimized flight data processing, meteorological system updates, and ATC communication tools to ensure seamless pilot-controller coordination. My work enhanced real-time aircraft tracking accuracy and reduced response times for controllers.
🛠 Navigating IT Challenges in Air Traffic Control
Managing aviation IT infrastructure comes with challenges from ensuring seamless data transmission to enhancing system efficiency. At ASECNA, I played a role in identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements in aviation data processing and network reliability.
One of the key challenges was ensuring that mission-critical aviation systems remained operational without failures, minimizing downtime and maintaining compliance with ICAO standards.
Network Stability & Infrastructure
Managing aviation-grade IT systems requires robust networks. I assisted in diagnosing and mitigating disruptions, improving data transmission efficiency between ground stations and aircraft.
Optimizing Communication for Critical Operations
Reliable air traffic communication can’t afford downtime. I contributed to optimizing VoIP & radio frequency (VHF/HF) networks, ensuring controllers had uninterrupted contact with pilots, as in the high-stakes world of air traffic control, even a minor delay in data transmission can have critical consequences..
🛠 Seamless ATC-Pilot Coordination
By configuring and troubleshooting communication systems, I helped enhance voice and data link reliability, including Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, optimizing real-time data exchange between control towers and aircraft, ensuring real-time responses in air traffic operations.
