Directing aircraft safely in crowded skies
Air traffic controllers coordinate the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air to prevent collisions and ensure efficient traffic flow. Split-second decisions affect hundreds of lives.
You manage 20 aircraft approaching a busy airport, vector a plane around a thunderstorm, sequence landings 90 seconds apart, and handle an emergency fuel diversion — all before lunch.
Start the free Air Traffic Controller Career Explorer — short videos, quick quiz questions and a certificate.