If you are thinking about the possibility of a military career, you can carve yourself a niche by joining the US Navy and training to become an air traffic controller. Exciting careers are available throughout the US Military. US Navy Air Traffic Controllers work both the battle front and behind the lines to direct pilots during take-off and landing.
What is job of a US Navy’s Air Traffic Controller
The Navy Air Traffic Controller’s main responsibility is the safe and effective direction of aircraft on airfields or the decks of aircraft carriers. Navy air traffic controllers who provide services from an air traffic control tower direct commands to pilots by radio. Air traffic controllers on the ground or carrier deck use orange cones and hand signals to relay messages to pilots who are landing or attempting to take off.
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Landing a Civilian Career after the Navy
Most civilian jobs as an air traffic controller require the applicant to be at least 30 years of age or have had previous hands-on experience in the job. Army and Navy air traffic controllers receive this hands-on experience during active duty, by directing planes during landings and take-offs from the decks of carrier ships and on ground based airfields. Civilian air traffic controllers routinely earn more than $60,000 per year. US Navy air traffic controller experience gives the applicant a definite advantage over civilians applying for the same job. Click here to take off into a new direction!
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