Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Air transportation occupations >

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Air transportation occupations

Air traffic controllers

Nearly all air traffic controllers are employed by the Federal Aviation Administration, part of the Federal Government.
Large numbers of air traffic controllers will be eligible to retire over the next decade, potentially creating many job openings.
Aircraft controllers earn relatively high pay and have good benefits.

Aircraft pilots and flight engineers

The best opportunities for jobs will be with the regional airlines and business aviation.
Pilots usually start with smaller commuter and regional airlines to acquire the experience needed to qualify for higher paying jobs with national airlines.
Most pilots traditionally have learned to fly in the military, but growing numbers have college degrees with flight training from civilian flying schools that are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Air transportation workers, all other

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