Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Join the elite group of Air Traffic Control Specialists to ensure the safety and efficiency of aircraft and passengers. Air traffic control specialists (ATC) are an elite group of more than 14,000 people working across the country to ensure the safety and flight efficiency of aircraft, pilots, and 2.9 million daily passengers. FAA controllers work from more than 400 locations, including airport towers and radar facilities, monitoring and managing about 50,000 flights a day, during peak travel times. You can help manage the flow of aircraft on runways, guide pilots during takeoff and landing, and monitor aircraft as they travel from the ground, through the skies, and land safely back on the ground.
"Being an air traffic controller is one of the best, most rewarding jobs in America, and the next generation at the Academy is the best in the world. I witnessed firsthand the dedication, skill, and rigor that our future air traffic controllers bring to their training and the urgent need to do all that we can to recruit more people to join in our shared mission of safety in our skies." - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
Responsibilities
- Manage the flow of aircraft on runways
- Guide pilots during takeoff and landing
- Monitor aircraft as they travel from the ground, through the skies, and land safely back on the ground
Requirements
- Air Traffic Control
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
The United States Department of Transportation is committed to ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nation's transportation systems. As part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), you will be part of a team dedicated to maintaining high safety standards and improving the aviation industry.
Join our Team
- Now Hiring: Air Traffic Control Specialists
- Alternative Hiring Opportunities Available
Resources
- Employment Forms
- FAA Application FAQ's
- New York TRACON Transfer Procedures (PDF)
- AT Basics Information (PDF)
- Medical Officer Application Guidance
Last updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2025