Full edit: Understanding the Daily Life of an Air Traffic Controller
Correction by Emir Baycan · accepted 12 July 2026
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−There are 22 ARTCCs in the continental United States
+There are 22 ARTCCs in the United States, 20 of which are in the continental…
−The 22 ARTCCs in the continental US handle
+The 22 ARTCCs in the US handle
−pass the AT-SAT (Air Traffic Selection and Training) aptitude examination
+pass the AT-SA (Air Traffic Skills Assessment) aptitude examination
−pass an FAA medical examination (Class II minimum)
+pass a dedicated FAA air traffic control specialist medical examination