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AEROSPACE & AIR TRANSPORT
Air traffic controller
Manage the safe takeoff and landing of aircraft using advanced radar while coordinating with pilots and airport operations.
55 000 – 160 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Associate's degree or higher
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2-4 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2-4 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Compensation
GROSS ANNUAL SALARY
Junior
0–2 years of experience
55 000 – 75 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
80 000 – 110 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
120 000 – 160 000 USD/ year
Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.
Entering the profession — United States
Entry is often through FAA Academy programs or military experience with subsequent FAA certification.
Training — United States
Air traffic controllers generally complete an associate's or bachelor's degree in aviation-related fields, followed by specialized FAA Academy training.
The job market — United States
Employment is primarily with federal agencies and airport authorities, with steady demand due to air traffic growth.
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