Air Traffic Controllers
Military:
Every day, hundreds of military airplanes and helicopters take off and land all over the world. Their movements are closely controlled in order to prevent accidents. Air traffic controllers direct the movement of aircraft into and out of military airfields. They track aircraft by radar and give voice instructions by radio.
Job Titles
- Air Controlman
- Air Traffic Control (ATC) Operator
- Air Traffic Control Apprentice
- Air Traffic Control Craftsman
- Air Traffic Control Journeyman
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Military:
- $49,409
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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