Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

Air Traffic Controllers

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.

Salary Breakdown

Air Traffic Controllers

Average

$124,340

ANNUAL

$59.78

HOURLY

Entry Level

$68,910

ANNUAL

$33.13

HOURLY

Mid Level

$138,720

ANNUAL

$66.69

HOURLY

Expert Level

$181,040

ANNUAL

$87.04

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Air Traffic Controllers

710

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Air Traffic Controllers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Air Traffic Controllers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Selective Attention

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning


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