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Federal air traffic control jobs

Air traffic control specialists (series 2152) manage aircraft at towers, terminal radar facilities and en route centers. Military installations also hire civilian controllers.

Entry-level FAA hiring has strict age limits and requires passing an aptitude test and academy training. Experienced controllers, including former military controllers, are recruited separately. Check each announcement’s eligibility rules.

USAJOBS currently lists 60 open air traffic control announcements. The most active recent employers are Federal Aviation Administration, Air National Guard Units and Air Force Civilian Career Training. 8 of the latest 60 offer remote work or telework.

OPM occupational series: 2152

Open announcements
60
Top hiring agency (recent)
Federal Aviation Administration
Remote or telework (recent)
8 / 60
Frequent duty locations: Fort Worth · Vint Hill Farms Military Installation · Alpena · Atlanta · Auburn

Occupation snapshot: Air Traffic Control

National figures for related occupations across all employers, not just the federal government. Federal pay is set by each announcement's grade and locality.

OccupationNational median wageOutlookTypical education
Air Traffic ControllersO*NET-SOC 53-2021.00$148,080 per year$71.19 per hour2025 dataBelow Average outlook2% projected change (2025-2035)2,100 openings per yearAssociate's degree

This page includes information from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA), and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

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