ATC Career Planner

Plan your career path through different facilities and positions. See how each move affects your High-3, pension, and retirement eligibility.

Build Your Career Path

Planning a New CareerModel your career from the beginning
Already a ControllerStart from your current position

Choose How to Plan

Select whether you're planning a new career or already working as a controller.

Important Disclaimers

  • Salary data is from FAA facility records and may not reflect your exact pay.
  • The 1.7% ATC multiplier requires completing 20 years of ATC-covered service.
  • Mandatory retirement at 56 applies to ATC positions. Waivers to 61 are possible but not guaranteed.
  • This is an estimate - official pension calculations are done by OPM at retirement.