The FAA Is Hiring Air Traffic Controllers Right Now

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The FAA is hiring Air Traffic Controllers off the street - for a limited time only.

So, if you've dreamed of a life working on top of a needle or in front of a radar scope, here's your chance! Check it out - and please share it. This is a rare opportunity, so help spread the word!

Air Traffic Control - What It Includes

123

The number of Federal air traffic control towers without combined approach/departure control

133

The number of Federal air traffic control towers with combined approach/departure control

27

The number of approach/depature control facilities not associated with a tower

22

The number of Air Route Traffic Control Centers (en-route control)

The Job - What It's Like

25,000

Number of Air Traffic Controllers

$122,530

Median pay per year

11,400

Number of Air Traffic Controllers that will be hired between 2012 and 2022

Air Traffic Controller - Requirements For Hire

US Citizen

Younger Than 31

You must start at the FAA Academy no later than your 31st birthday

Pass a Medical Exam

Pass a Security Check

3 Years Work Experience

Have 3 years work experience, a bachelors degree, or a combination. (Work experience can be in any field - it doesn't need to be in aviation)

Pass A Pre-Employment Test

Speak English

Interested? Apply Now!

The FAA is accepting applications from March 23, 2015 to March 27, 2015. If you're interested, get your application in at www.usajobs.gov, or see faa.gov/jobs/career_fields/aviation_careers.

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