Transportation Traffic Controller
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.
At a Glance
Transportation Traffic Controller earns an average of $78,677/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0 years. Top skills: Operations, Management, Communication.
$78,677/yr
High school or GED
0 years
6
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Air Traffic Controllers
Median Wage
$144,580/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.2%
Education
Associate's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Air Traffic Control
Aviation
Statistics
Construction Management
Accounting
Traffic Flow
Federal Aviation Administration
Traffic Control
Airspace
Flight Control Systems
Air Traffic Flow
Computer Science
Public Utility
Criminology
Software Engineering
Fire Science
Common Skills (14)
Operations
Management
Communication
Training And Development
Planning
Coaching
Business Administration
Customer Service
Spanish Language
Leadership
Program Management
Computer Literacy
Confidentiality
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