Air Traffic Controllers
General Information
Description
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
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What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Job Outlook
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$132,250
Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
$59,251
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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High school 36%
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Bachelor's degree 20%
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Post-secondary certificate 20%
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Associate's degree 14%
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Some college 5%
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Post baccalaureate 1%
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Less than high school 1%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Transportation
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Public Safety and Security
- Geography
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