An important part of the work performed by Department of human resource management is selection of candidates in the process of applying for a particular job. It is especially important when selecting candidates for specific occupations, as well as those whose education is extremely expensive and time consuming. One of such occupations (jobs) is the air traffic controller. Therefore, the selection process is crucial in this profession and has an impact not only on the cost component, but also on air traffic safety, and ultimately on the company's reputation as an air navigation service provider. The selection process in this profession is the subject of this final paper and it describes and analyzes the steps in the selection, which are carried out in most European companies that provide ATM service: Computer based tests FEAST and DART and medical fitness with mandatory knowledge of English as an official language in aviation are the basic criteria of the European selection standard. In addition to checking and testing these specific skills and knowledge, standard elements such as an interview and assessment center are included in the selection process. Therefore, the combination of "classical" and "specific" methods in the process gives the optimal result, which is later measurable through the success of candidates who successfully after 2-3 years of education receive the permission to work independently as an air traffic controller.