ByCNN Newsource staff Published: May. 4, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT ...

Ideally, those jobs are handled by two controllers. Here’s a look at what it takes to become an air traffic controller, which the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) calls “a tough job.” ...

Applicants to any air traffic controller job must have U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass medical and security clearance. The general age cutoff for applicants is 31, but limited exceptions ...

ByCNN Newsource staff Published: May. 4, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT ...

(CNN) – The ultra-competitive application window to become an air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration opens Friday. It happens once a year for just three days.