Career Research Arik Anderson Occupation 1 Air Traffic

Career Research Arik Anderson

Occupation #1 Air Traffic Controller (A. T. C. )

Job Description • • • Regulate airport traffic and flights Work in control towers near airport runways Keep track of planes approaching and taking off Ensure planes take off/land at time intervals that prevent accidents Tell pilots what runways to use Track planes in flight Warn pilots of changing weather conditions Permit them to change altitude Alert them of nearby planes to prevent air collisions

Working Conditions • Operate in dimly lighted rooms • 40 hour work week • Shifts include: nights, weekends, and holidays • Work under great stress, because many lives depend on their accuracy and alertness

Earnings & Fringe Benefits • ATC’s earn about $97, 020 per year (national average) • Experienced workers can make $165, 660 (national average) • Earn annual and sick leave • Eligible for health insurance • Life insurance • Retirement benefits/Thrift Savings Plan, which is similar to 401(k)

Education & Training • Major/Degree in Air Transportation • Must have bachelor’s degree • Air Traffic Controllers receive on the-jobtraining • Three years of work experience • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also operates a training academy • Applicants must pass a civil service exams administered by the FAA and be less than 31

Outlook & Job Demand • Wisconsin: Competition for job positions • National: Find good opportunities • Employment is affected by the growth in new airports • Number Employed in 2008: 150 • Expected Employment in 2018: 160 • Percent Expected Employment Growth, 10 years: 7% • Expected Annual Openings, Growth and

Occupation #2 Business Manager

Job Description • • Meet with executives Find ways to save money/increase profits Plan strategies to accomplish goals May explain changes to increase productivity/ discuss problems that could occur with changes • Determine number of workers needed • Help supervise and organize work

Working Conditions • Often work more than 40 hours a week • Work in offices located in factories and businesses.

Earnings & Fringe Benefits • Typically earn $74, 600 per year (national average) • Experienced workers can earn $166, 400+ per year (Wisconsin average) • Benefits such as paid vacation and sick leave • Health and dental insurance • Retirement plans • Profit sharing

Education & Training • Major Business Management • Helpful high school courses include: Business and Personal Finance, Business and Personal Law, Economics, Foreign Language (2 years minimum), and Statistics and Probability

Outlook & Job Demand • Employment is affected by the demand for products and services, by technological improvements in productivity, and by changes in management styles. • Wisconsin Outlook: Job seekers will find good employment opportunities.