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| DATE | 2025-08-07 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Age Discrimonation - Jobs
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FAA offers $160,000 air traffic control jobs in New York
by: Matthew Euzarraga
Posted: Aug 6, 2025 / 05:37 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 6, 2025 / 06:52 PM EDT
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NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Federal Aviation Administration is hiring New
Yorkers for positions at its air traffic control facilities. The average
controller earns more than $160,000 annually, according to the FAA.
From August 8 -15, New Yorkers can apply to be an entry-level air
traffic controller for a facility on Long Island.
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“Entry-level applicants must complete required training courses and
spend several months at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. After
graduating from the academy, individuals are placed in locations across
the country and must gain 1-3 years of on-the-job experience before
becoming a certified professional controller,” read a section on
training for the position.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this job, the applicant must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Speak English fluently
Be younger than 31 years of age at the time of the application period
Have either one year of full-time work experience or higher education
Be physically and mentally fit according to standards set by the agency
Application process
The application process includes:
Submitting an application
Taking an air traffic skills assessment exam
And passing a medical and security clearance
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Paid training
There is a paid training period of $22.61 for academy training,
according to the FAA website.
Pay increases will be implemented once the training period is completed.
The FAA notes that employees receive a generous benefits package for
this job, including a retirement plan, leave, and flexible spending
options for employees and their families. Air traffic controllers are
also eligible for early retirement and a special retirement annuity
calculation.
For more information on this opportunity, click here.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has
covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area
since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more
of his work here.
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