wmurray003
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So what is the average difference in the pay between towers and centers? ....I have heard that the Enroute Centers pay more ...is this true?
Tower pay vs center pay
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Yes, your pay is based on the level of the facility. The levels are 5-12 with 12 being the highest paying. A Tower and Center of the same level pay the same amount.
However, the lowest ranking En Route facility is a Level 8 (Guam, I think), so if you go that way, you're going to be at least in the middle of the Air Traffic Control pay scale at the minimum when you're certified. In the Lower 48, I think the lowest En Route is a Level 10 facility. Whereas Towers go from 5-12 (aren't there a couple Level 4 towers thrown in for good measure? Like Columbus Metro or something?).
However, the lowest ranking En Route facility is a Level 8 (Guam, I think), so if you go that way, you're going to be at least in the middle of the Air Traffic Control pay scale at the minimum when you're certified. In the Lower 48, I think the lowest En Route is a Level 10 facility. Whereas Towers go from 5-12 (aren't there a couple Level 4 towers thrown in for good measure? Like Columbus Metro or something?).
Sunburn
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Actually I think Salt Lake Center (ZSL) is as a lvl 8. However, I look at it this way, it is easier to move about the country if you are in the Terminal, ATCT/TRACON, environment then if you in a ARTCC. Plus you get to see the aircraft, they are not all green little blips.
nathanw
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Salt lake (ZLC) is a 10.