The FAA is re-opening its academy to train air traffic controllers and plans to hire approximately 3,000 individuals over the next year due to upcoming retirements. Job postings will be available on the USA Jobs website from February 10th to February 21st, with requirements including a deadline for starting the academy by the 31st birthday and meeting specific experience and education criteria. A virtual career fair is scheduled for January 29th and February 12th, and veterans will receive hiring preference.

1. Job Announcements
FAA Hiring Air Traffic Controllers
1/23/14
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has re-opened its Academy for training Air Traffic
Controllers since it closed in the Spring of 2013. The FAA intends to hire around 3,000
people over the next year for these positions across the country. The FAA anticipates that
they will be hiring in significant numbers over the next several years, given the unique
feature that Air Traffic Controllers must retire by age 56.
Below are some key points of this FAA hiring initiative:
FAA will post these positions on the USA Jobs website from February 10th-February 21st.
Recruitment will be Nationwide
Air Traffic Controllers range in the Pay Scale from GS 9-15, pay depending on the local area
Individuals must start the FAA Academy or be Conditionally hired by their 31st birthday
Individuals must have 3 years of progressively responsible work experience, or a Bachelor’s
degree, or combination of education and work experience
Individuals must meet medical and security requirements of being a government employee
FAA.gov/jobs is a source for Employment FAQs, Air Traffic Controller Fact Sheets, and
promotional videos
FAA is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on Jan 29th and Feb 12th
FAA has created ‘Digital Kits’ created for outreach and promotion at faa.gov/jobs/recruiting
kit/
Veterans will receive Preference through the normal Federal Hiring process
John Mapes
Employment Readiness Program Manager
Fort Hamilton137C Poly Place, Brooklyn NY 11252
718-630-4498