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  1. What are the pre-employment tests required of applicants without previous air traffic control experience?
    There are two types of tests: Biographical Assessment:   An assessment used to identify those candidates who have the highest probability of reaching final controller certification. Air...
    Date Updated: 08/11/2016
  2. How do I become an Air Traffic Controller?
    There are several ways to become an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the FAA. Learn more at  FAA Aviation Careers .
    Date Updated: 08/04/2016
  3. What is the pay range for air traffic controllers?
    As of January 2016, the initial pay for entry-level air traffic controllers while receiving initial training at the FAA Academy is $18,343 per annum, not including locality pay.  After...
    Date Updated: 08/11/2016
  4. Do I need to register my drone and if so, how do I register?
    Yes, if you own a drone you must register it with the Federal Aviation Administration's Unmanned Aircraft System ( UAS ) registry. A federal law effective December 21, 2015 requires unmanned aircraft...
    Date Updated: 12/30/2015
  5. How does the FAA select candidates for air traffic controller positions?
    The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) first considers for selection the qualified candidates who applied to a vacancy announcement for experienced candidates who are eligible for preferential...
    Date Updated: 08/11/2016
  6. Is the FAA considering any changes to its regulations on using cell phones in flight?
    The FAA is not considering the use of cell phones for voice communications during flight because Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations currently prohibit any airborne calls using cell...
    Date Updated: 08/14/2014
  7. How many applicants for air traffic controller positions does the FAA plan to select under the revised hiring process?
    The FAA plans to hire over 1700 applicants in fiscal year 2017.
    Date Updated: 08/11/2016
  8. Which child restraint systems does FAA approve for use on aircraft?
    The FAA does not control the approval of hard-backed child restraint systems (CRS), nor does it recommend one over another. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...
    Date Updated: 08/14/2014
  9. How much checked baggage may I take on board an airliner?
    Airlines allow passengers to travel with a certain amount of personal checked baggage free of charge. An airline considers anything that exceeds its baggage restrictions excess baggage...
    Date Updated: 08/14/2014
  10. Does the FAA require children on commercial flights to be in child restraint systems (CRS)?
    The FAA does not require the use of CRS's on commercial airplanes because a mandate would require parents to purchase an extra airline ticket for their child, forcing some families who can't afford...
    Date Updated: 08/14/2014