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Air traffic controller

SOC Code
53-2021

Coordinate the movement of aircraft to maintain safe distances between them.

Recommended Education
Associate degreeBachelor's degree
Kansas Career Cluster
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Job Growth & Salary Info

Kansas

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $139,640

National

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $130,420

Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Planning
  • Basic Math
  • Research
  • Presentations

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