Control Tower Operator

Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
Experience
Background check
Required

Air traffic control tower operators direct air traffic on and within the vicinity of airports according to established procedures and policies in order to prevent collisions and to minimize delays arising from traffic congestion.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Federal license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Specific course required
Experience
Experience
Background check
Background check required
Physical requirement
Physical exam

Issuing body

Department
Federal Aviation Administration
Division
Airmen Certification Branch
Board
Licenses & Certificates
Address
6425 South Denning Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73169
Last updated
May 24, 2023

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