Air Traffic Controller Applicant Checklist

Ready to become one of the best in the world? All applications must be submitted through USAJOBS. Use this checklist to ensure your application is fully complete before the vacancy announcement closes!

Build Your Resume

Your 2-page maximum resume must include:

Hours The exact number of hours worked per week for each employer.
Dates Complete employment dates in mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy format.
Duties A detailed description of your daily responsibilities and past work experience.

Gather Your Required Documents

You will need to upload specific documents based on your background. Find the category that applies to you and attach the required files:

🎓 Applying based on Education?

  • A copy of your official or unofficial transcripts showing your degree confer date.

🛫 Applying based on CTI?

  • A copy of your official or unofficial transcripts with confer date.
  • An official endorsement letter from the institution certifying you have met the CTI requirements on official CTI school letterhead (signed by POC).

💼 Previous Federal Experience?

  • A copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
  • Any ATC certifications or ratings.

🎖️ Claiming Veterans' Preference?

  • DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).
  • OR certification of honorable discharge within 120 days.
  • SF-15 and supporting docs (for 10-point preference).

Avoid Common Mistakes!

Incomplete applications will be rejected. Before you click submit, make sure you:

 

Upload and attach your resume.

 

Include the exact hours worked per week for your previous jobs.

 

Format your employment dates as mm/yyyy.

 

Provide a complete description of your past work experience.

 

Upload required documents (transcripts, DD-214, disability letter, etc.).

Download a printable version of the checklist. 

Ready to Submit?

This announcement will remain open until 8,000 applications have been received. Once this limit is reached, the announcement will close and no additional applications will be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early; waiting may result in the announcement closing before you've had the opportunity to submit your application. 

Go to USAJOBS.gov