Virginia Department of Aviation

FAA Looking for Experienced Controllers

On Friday, January 7, 2022, the FAA announced that experienced air traffic controllers may apply for FAA positions until January 13, 2022.

The announcement is open to candidates who have maintained at least 52 consecutive weeks of air traffic control experience involving the full-time active separation of air traffic.

The candidate must have an air traffic control certification or facility rating within five years of application while serving at any of the following:

  • An FAA air traffic control facility.
  • A Department of Defense civilian or military air traffic control facility.
  • A tower operating under contract with the FAA.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and no older than 35 years of age. This link provides specific qualifications.

More information is available at USAJobs.