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Air Traffic Controllers in The United States

(Controladores de tráfico aéreo)

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. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)53-2021.00
Career InterestsEC
Minimum education required(Associate)
Associate's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Long OJT)
Long-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.12 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)24,300
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)24,600
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)2,300
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$68,330
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$120,140
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$176,320
Career ClusterTransportation, Distribution & Logistics
(Transporte, distribución y logística)
Major Occupational GroupTransportation and Material Moving

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