The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Federal government agencies
Outlook
Despite an expected increase in air traffic, growth will be limited as air traffic control systems become more automated. New computerized systems assist controllers by making many routine decisions for them. This allows controllers to handle more traffic. The federal budget also may limit how many air traffic controllers are hired.
Most job openings will occur as current controllers retire. Competition to get into the FAA training programs is expected to remain strong. Opportunities will be best for those who obtain an air traffic management degree from a FAA certified school or have military experience as an air traffic controller.
Air Traffic Controllers (CIS 100231)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
796 Small |
& |
4.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
80 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
14 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
380 Small |
& |
4.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
39 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
21 Very small |
& |
4.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
38 Very small |
& |
2.6% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
27 Very small |
& |
3.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
90 Small |
& |
3.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
8 Very small |
& |
37.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
24 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
96 Small |
& |
1.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| United States |
23,000 Very small |
& |
1.3% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
2,000 Very few |