Air Traffic Control Operator
Waldo Diaz
Job Description
Description
The person will be responsible for directing air traffic and has the lives of thousands of people on their hands. They will tell planes where to go and have to use logistics to do so. The career comes with the perk of getting certified by the Federal Aviation Administration meaning they can work anywhere in the world where they fly.Daily Tasks and Requirements
Use a two-way radio communications, radar systems, landline communications systems, and visual light-gun signals.
Training
8 and a half weeks of military training
Jobs Skills
- Problem-solving
- Logistics
- Electronics
- Computers and Computer-science
- Business
Job Statistics
Outlook
There is little change because there is a 1% growthSalary
An average person makes $17,892 but the government will basically cover everything for you (living expenses, tuition assistance, etc).
Environment
For this career, the person is required to be in control tower the whole time. People in this career will be stationed in different air force bases around the world.
Connections
Public Air Traffic Operator
High School Preparation
Related Courses
- TSI
- Mathematics
- Networking
Extracurricular Activities
- Computer club
- Engineering club
References
Adam Labriola
College
My Plans
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Major in Computer Science
Benefits from Air Force enlistment
Become an Information Technology (IT) Architect