Job Description: Responsible for managing the flow of aircraft through all aspects of their flight, Air Traffic Control specialists ensure the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. Providing specialized skills, these highly trained professionals make quick decisions while monitoring many variables to keep bases, airspace and Airmen all over the world safe.
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Branch: Air Force -
Average Rating: -
Designation: 1C1X1 -
Average Salary: -
Entry Type: Enlisted -
ASVAB: -
Degree: High School or GED -
Age: 17-39 -
Citizen: U.S. or Permanent Resident -
Category: Command & Control Systems Operations
28 Average Age
3,280 Number Employed
6.0 YearsAverage Employment
Reviews
Pros: Excellent benefits
Cons: A lot of travel
Location: Little Rock AFB, AR
Review:
A typical day included controlling aircraft in multiple positions, training, and other facility related tasks. The hardest part of the job was during training to become a rated air traffic controller. The job was very enjoyable and challenging.