Job Responsibilities
Ensure the safety of aircraft by sequencing their landings and
takeoffs (100%). Apply regulations concerning the space between
landing and departing aircraft (100%). Perform weather
observations (10%). Broadcast weather observations via ground
transmissions and computer systems (10%).
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Job Requirements
Computer-based learing programs are done monthly. A review of
memorandi concerning the security and laws of air traffic are
reviewed daily.
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Uppers
The real, exciting and dynamic aspects of the job, no two days are the same, are
the best.
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Downers
The stress exceeds that of the average job and may only be
exceeded by combat, law enforcement and fire fighting.
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Lifestyle
Dress code is casual. The work week is 40 hours.
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Compensation
Salary is above $35,000 to start and can exceed $100,000 for the
most experienced person at the busiest airport. As a federal
employee, vacation benefits of 2 to 4 weeks, health plan, life
insurance a savings plan are all provided.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Although some functions of the work can be automated, it would be impossible to
replace the service that the controller
provides with his eyes, ears and intuition. Although some
airports may be given over to private companies, the busiest
airports will remain the responsibility of the federal
government.
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