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Air traffic control

Separating aircraft safely. Every step is an FAA test or certification.

Levels are anchored to certificates, exams, hours or license classes.

How to level it

  1. 10
    Applicant Passed the ATSA aptitude test
  2. 30
    Academy graduate Completed the FAA Academy
  3. 50
    Developmental Certified on first positions at a facility
  4. 70
    Certified controller Certified Professional Controller (CPC)
  5. 90
    Busiest airspace CPC at a top-level facility

Methods that use it

MethodLevel neededIncome
Aviation
70Certified controller
$78k – $216k