Jan 31, 2025 · This elite group of more than 14,000 FAA air traffic control specialists provide a vital public service to guide pilots, their planes and 2.7 million daily passengers from taxi to takeoff, through the air and back safely on the ground. What does it take to become an Air Traffic Controller (ATC)?

Nov 5, 2024 · Think you've got what it takes to be an Air Traffic Controller? Keep reading to learn what you can expect from the application process and training to the hours, pay, and benefits of an exciting new career.

Apr 19, 2024 · WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is hiring thousands of new air traffic controllers. The agency is accepting applications for this great career from April 19 – 22, 2024, and is encouraging those interested in being an air traffic controller to apply.

Nov 9, 2024 · Air Traffic Control Specialists in the En Route (Center) option give aircraft instructions, air traffic clearances, and advice regarding flight conditions while en route between airports. They provide separation between aircraft flying within the Federal airways or operating into or out of airports.

Apr 18, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration is looking to hire a new batch of air traffic controllers amid a push to beef up staffing at many of the country's towers and other air traffic control (ATC) facilities.

Oct 2, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration says that graduates of two college air traffic control programs can now bypass the agency’s backlogged training academy.

May 14, 2024 · Despite a surge in hiring last year, air traffic control stations nationwide are still about 3,000 controllers short, according to new Federal Aviation Administration numbers.

Oct 18, 2024 · With the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) hiring window currently open, individuals have until November 4, 2024, to apply to be part of the agency’s next class of air traffic controllers.

2 days ago · And it won’t get better any time soon. The Federal Aviation Administration, which runs the air traffic system, stepped up the pace of hiring in 2024 under President Joe Biden.

Jan 14, 2025 · NATCA is a labor union and aviation safety organization in the United States that represents nearly 20,000 highly skilled air traffic controllers, engineers, and other aviation safety-related professionals.