The salary and advancement opportunities are excellent, but what draws many FAA air traffic control specialists to their work is a passion for aviation, service and safety. “This is a career, not a job,” says Ian Lewis, a specialist at Southern California Tracon (terminal radar approach control) in San Diego. “When we walk through an airport and see moms, fathers, sons, all those people getting on planes, we feel proud to be responsible for their safety.”
How to Become an Air Traffic Controller
Key Takeaways:
- FAA air traffic control specialists are deeply motivated by a passion for aviation, safety, and service, viewing their work as a crucial responsibility for public safety, alongside excellent salaries and advancement opportunities.
- The FAA faces a significant hiring challenge, needing to recruit several thousand new controllers over the next decade to replace a wave of retiring personnel.
- The agency is modernizing both air traffic control operations through technology and training methods to adapt to new learning styles and increase efficiency for future generations of controllers.
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