FAA: 'No experience necessary' for air-traffic control

wnd.com No experience? No problem. You, too, can be an air-traffic controller, guiding hundreds or thousands of flights from airport to airport across the country. The Federal Aviation Administration says the position offers an “exciting, challenging and rewarding aviation career.” The qualifications include being a U.S. citizen; starting training no later than age 31; passing medical, security and pre-employment tests; and earning either a bachelor’s degree or three years of progressive work experience. And be able to speak English “clearly enough to be understood over communications equipment.” But not necessarily any experience. In fact, the agency specifically addresses that concern, stating: “Members of the general public can apply for FAA air traffic control specialist positions through specific job vacancies announced on USAJOBS that do not require previous air traffic control experience.” to read more: wnd.com