Air Traffic Controller

What you would do

Coordinate aircraft movement and separation in towers, approach facilities, or en route centers. [1]

Where you could work

Controllers work in airport towers and radar facilities with continuous coordination. [1]

Hours and flexibility

Night, weekend, holiday, and rotating shifts are common at around-the-clock facilities. [1]

Physical and emotional demands

Sustained concentration, rapid decisions, and safety responsibility make the work stressful. [1]

How you could advance

With experience, controllers may take positions with greater responsibility or supervise operations. [1]

These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.