Air Traffic Controller Jobs

By Kyle Garrett

The job market for air traffic controllers looks very strong for the coming years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that air traffic controllers jobs will grow 13% from 2008 to 2018 to keep up with increasing air traffic and a large volume of existing controllers that are expected to retire. Read more about air traffic controller salaries.

Air Traffic Controller Job Growth

The majority of air traffic controllers working today will be eligible for retirement in the next 10 years. However, expect strong competition from other job seekers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) typically sees many more applicants for ATC positions than openings. Research air traffic controller training.