SOC 53-2021: Air Traffic Controllers

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

Part of 53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 53-2000 Air Transportation Workers 53-2020 Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists

SOC 53-2021 links to 1 CIP 2020 program in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

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Questions about this crosswalk

Which programs match SOC 53-2021?

SOC 53-2021 links to 1 CIP 2020 program in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each program.

Does this crosswalk show which degree a worker needs?

No. A SOC to CIP match lists instructional programs related to the occupation. It does not say which credential a worker holds, and it is not an employment count.

Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.