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U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Boise, ID · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Des Moines, IA · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Bloomsburg, PA · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Athens, GA · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Ogden, UT · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Lawrenceville, GA · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

South Portland, ME · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Norfolk, VA · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Potsdam, NY · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

U.S. Navy

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Pomona, CA · On-site

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Commercial airlines aren't the only ones who need traffic management. In the Navy, our fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft need vigilant Air Traffic ...

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How much do air traffic manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for air traffic manager in the United States is $78,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $96,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Air Traffic Manager vs Air Traffic Controller?

AspectAir Traffic ManagerAir Traffic Controller
CredentialsFAA certifications, management trainingFAA certifications, radar and communication training
Work EnvironmentControl towers, airports, management officesControl towers, radar rooms, airports
Employer & IndustryAirports, airlines, government agenciesAirports, airlines, government agencies
Primary RoleOversees air traffic operations, manages staffDirectly controls aircraft movements, ensures safety

While both roles are vital in aviation safety, the Air Traffic Manager focuses on overseeing operations and staff management, whereas the Air Traffic Controller is directly responsible for controlling aircraft in real-time. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the aviation industry.

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Infographic showing various Air Traffic Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,420 per year, or $37.7 per hour.
Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Air Traffic Manager

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Air Traffic Manager

Department of Transportation

Bismarck, ND

$98K/yr

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Job description

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager in an ATC-5 facility responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility.

Qualifications:

Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR

2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks)at an ATS facility; Note: an employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work); OR

3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels.

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Education:

Education cannot be substituted for experience

Employment Type: OTHER

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