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Air Traffic Controllers in The United States
(Controladores de tráfico aéreo)
Air Traffic Controllers -- Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 53-2021.00 |
| Career Interests | EC |
| Minimum education required | (Associate) Associate's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Long OJT) Long-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.12 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 24,300 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 24,600 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 2,300 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $68,330 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $120,140 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $176,320 |
| Career Cluster | Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Transporte, distribución y logística) |
| Major Occupational Group | Transportation and Material Moving |
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