Enlisted
Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control
What you’ll do
- Control air traffic by use of visual, radar and non-radar means
- Provide a safe and orderly flow of aircraft at the airport and in the air
- Offer emergency assistance to aircraft dealing with a malfunction
- Observe weather conditions and assist aircraft during periods of bad weather
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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Basic Military Training
7.5 weeks
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Keesler AFB, MS
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
72 Days
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Air Traffic Operations and Management
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A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.
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55 General (G)
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- Knowledge of Air Traffic Control principles and procedures
- Must maintain Ground-based Aircraft Controller Medical Standards
- Ability to speak English clearly and distinctly
- Completion of a current National Agency Check and Local Agency Checks and Credit
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.