If you don't get privatized just like Flight Service did in Oct 2005 (where you'll get no pension unless you're eligible to retire prior). One day short ? Too bad. But, thanks for your 19 years and 355 days.

After the academy in OKC, where you'll be paid less than $9 hour plus per diem, you'll go on to your facility where you'll get $31,700 per year.

Then, if you check out in a few years, you'll get the following plus whatever locality applies.

Here's the ATC- "B" pay scale:

ATC Level


Minimum



4- $37,200


5- $37,200


6- $44,750


7- $45,300


8- $52,850


9- $55,200


10-$62,750


11-$67,400


12-$74,950



Maximum (after a boat load of years)



4- $50,050


5- $50,050


6- $57,600


7- $62,650


8- $70,200


9--$78,050


10-$85,600


11-$96,950


12-$104,500