Air Traffic Controllers

Significant Points

• Nearly all air traffic controllers are employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an agency of the Federal Government.
• Replacement needs will account for most job openings, reflecting the large number of air traffic controllers who will be eligible to retire over the next decade.
• Competition to get into FAA training programs is expected to remain keen; however, graduates of these programs have good job prospects.
• Air traffic controllers earn relatively high pay and have good benefits.

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