Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Air traffic controllers monitor and direct the activities of aircraft into and out of airports and along specified flight routes. They radio pilots with approach, landing, taxiing, and takeoff instructions and advisories on weather and other conditions. These reports help maintain the safe and orderly flow of air traffic both in the air and on the ground. There are approximately 22,390 air traffic controllers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Control Tower Manager
Air Traffic Controller
Developmental Controller
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