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Accountants spend an average of None on post-employment, on-the-job training. New aircraft controllers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an aircraft controller based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real aircraft controller resumes. 

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Complete relevant training/internship

When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your aircraft controller resume. You can use Zippia's AI <a class="alink" href="https://www.zippia.com/resume-builder/">resume builder</a> to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on an aircraft controller resume. You'll find <a class="alink" href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/resume-tips/">resume tips</a> and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

Prepare your resume

Becoming an licensed aircraft controller usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you don't need to pass an exam to become a licensed aircraft controller in most of states. 0 states require aircraft controllers to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

Obtain the necessary licensing

Now it's time to start searching for an aircraft controller job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search: <ol> <li>Browse job boards for relevant postings</li> <li>Consult your professional network</li> <li>Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly</li> <li>Watch out for <a class="alink" href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/job-scams/">job scams</a></li> </ol>

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Selecting the appropriate major is an important step in becoming an aircraft controller. Data from aircraft controller resumes shows that the most common majors include aviation, electrical engineering, and automotive technology.

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If you're interested in becoming an aircraft controller, you must consider how much education you need. Based on real aircraft controller resumes, 42.9% of aircraft controllers have a bachelor's degree. Regarding higher education levels, 8.6% of aircraft controllers have master's degrees. Even though most aircraft controllers have a college degree, it's possible to become one with only a high school degree or GED. 

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