Compare Air Traffic Controllers & Power Distributors and Dispatchers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Air Traffic Controllers $143,200
Power Distributors and Dispatchers Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Air Traffic Controllers
Air Traffic Controllers
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Air Traffic Controllers
Air Traffic Controllers
Very Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Air Traffic Controllers
Air Traffic Controllers

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Air Traffic Controllers
Air Traffic Controllers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Air Traffic Controllers
Air Traffic Controllers

2 related certifications

Certification for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers

1 related certifications

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