We surveyed 248 air traffic controllers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical air traffic controller. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an air traffic controller?
Low
High
Working as an air traffic controller typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that air traffic controllers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become an air traffic controller?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an air traffic controller typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an air traffic controller?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an air traffic controller. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for air traffic controllers.
Do air traffic controllers work full-time or part-time?
93% of air traffic controllers work in full-time roles while 7% work part-time.