During the next decade, 85 percent of the U.S. air traffic controllers who are currently working will be eligible for retirement. This correlates to approximately 14,000 open positions for new controllers to join the FAA.
Air traffic controllers — among the highest-paid assignments in government service — work in a variety of positions within air traffic control and function as members of teams. The greatest number of Air Traffic Management graduates work for the FAA, but there are others who work in private control positions or with other aviation administrations affiliated with governments outside of the U.S. Others use their aviation knowledge and experience in related fields.
Air Traffic Management graduates are in-demand candidates for careers in the following professions and with the following industry leaders: