Do you have what it takes to join our team? Starting Monday, March 23, the Federal Aviation Administration will start accepting applications for new Air Traffic Controllers to fill positions across the United States through at least March 28, 2015.
The Air Traffic Control Specialist’s job isn’t just any other day in the office. It's a career where you’ll have the chance to save lives through proactive approaches to aviation safety. You’ll also operate new procedures that enhance efficiency and emissions, which help protect our environment.
This is the most exciting time in FAA’s history. We operate the busiest and most complex airspace system in the world, and decisions we’re making today will shape aviation for decades to come.
We’re working to safely integrate commercial space operations and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the airspace. The next generationof aviation innovation is happening now as we shift to smarter, satellite-based, digital technologies to manage our national airspace. As an Air Traffic Controller, you’ll be center-stage in operating the National Airspace System.
If you or someone you know is looking for an entry-level job in the transportation industry, you should know that this vacancy announcement does not require previous air traffic controller experience or a specialized technical degree. The FAA will provide rigorous, specialized training to ensure that qualified candidates are ready to perform capably and responsibly.
Looking forward, the FAA will soon invite industry colleagues and academic institutions to partner with us to develop ideas on how we can further improve the Air Traffic Control Specialist training process for candidates in the future. We want to continue to provide our employees the best skills development and training programs available so they can perform with excellence on the job.
Be sure to read the requirements for consideration. If you don’t meet theminimum education or experience requirements at this time, know that we plan to hire and train more than 6,000 new air traffic control specialists during the next five years.
On March 25, FAA recruiters will host a virtual career fair, where you can learn more about what it takes to become an Air Traffic Controller or qualify for another job at the FAA. Visit the FAA Jobs website and register for the Virtual Career Fair today.
At the FAA, safety is our passion, and our people are our strength. Our success depends on the respect, diversity, collaboration, and commitment of our workforce. See if you have what it takes to join us, and be a part of aviation history in the making.
