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When the FAA was established by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, our primary responsibility was the safety of civil aviation.

Today we operate the world’s largest aviation system. We are responsible for the safety and certification of aircraft and pilots, for the around-the-clock operation of our nation’s air traffic control system, and for the regulation of U.S. commercial space transportation. We’re looking for employees to help us maintain our place as the world leader in aviation.

Disciplined, tough-minded, meticulous and driven - these are characteristics of the exceptional men and women who provide the safe and orderly flow of air traffic at airports and in our skies. The FAA will give you the training and encouragement you need to keep our air traffic system running smoothly. Qualification is challenging, but the support and satisfaction you will receive make this career worthwhile.
Qualifications

To qualify, you must:

1. Be a United States citizen younger than 31
2. Successfully complete the Air Traffic pre-employment exam
3. Three years of general work experience, a four-year degree or any combination of education and experience equaling three years of general experience
4. Pass a medical and psychological examination
5. Pass a security background investigation
6. Candidates must be able to-speak English clearly enough to be understood over radios,intercoms, and similar communications equipment.

Find out more about this career opportunity - Air Traffic Control Specialists