Career Outlook for Air Traffic Controllers

Also known as:
Air Traffic Control Operator, Air Traffic Control Specialist, Air Traffic Controller, Air Traffic Coordinator, Airport Tower Controller, Control Tower Operator, Enroute Controller

The overall job outlook for Air Traffic Controller careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 9.52 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 0.6 percent per year. Demand for Air Traffic Controllers is expected to go up, with an expected 4,360 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 2.41 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

TOP STATES

There are currently more Air Traffic Controllers in the following states

California	2,210
Florida	2,110
Texas	1,920
Virginia	1,060
Georgia	1,020
Illinois	910
Ohio	720

BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Air Traffic Controllers

100

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FASTEST JOB GROWTH

In recent years, Air Traffic Controllers have the highest job vacancies and job growth rate in the following states

41.67 %

37.50 %

14.29 %

10.00 %

5.26 %

4.55 %

SLOWEST JOB GROWTH

The following states have had the lowest job openings and growth rates for this career in recent years

-33.33 %

-26.32 %

-25.00 %

-20.00 %

-14.29 %

-12.50 %