If you're preparing for an FAA exam, you can enhance your study plan with FAA test prep help from Varsity Tutors. FAA prep offers the chance to work directly with your instructor through a series of one-on-one learning sessions. Continue reading to learn more about how FAA tutors can help you get more out of your study sessions. Or, get in touch with us today for more FAA test preparation guidance.
There are a variety of FAA exams that you may take if you're interested in a career in the aviation industry. Performing well on one of these exams may qualify you to become a pilot, mechanic, flight instructor, or another type of aviation professional. However, the exams can be difficult to prepare for without any guidance. That's why FAA classes from Varsity Tutors can be so valuable. FAA courses have the potential to improve both the effectiveness and efficiency of your learning plan.
Below, you'll find information on what it takes to become an FAA air traffic control specialist:
FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Requirements:
- Be a United States citizen
- Be age 30 or under (on the closing date of the application period)*
- Pass a medical examination
- Pass a security investigation
- Pass the FAA air traffic pre-employment tests
- Speak English clearly enough to be understood over communications equipment
- Have three years of progressively responsible work experience, or a Bachelor's degree, or a combination of post-secondary education and work experience that totals three years*
- Be willing to relocate to an FAA facility based on agency staffing needs
No matter what your reasons are for deciding to take an FAA exam, FAA test prep from Varsity Tutors is a great way to get ready for your test. FAA prep offers the chance to get a customized lesson plan from an expert on the exam you're preparing for. You'll get FAA preparation help that can guide you through the most challenging parts of the exam you're studying for. FAA tutoring is also flexible, which means you'll have a variety of scheduling options to choose from when you sign up. This ensures you don't have to make sacrifices in the other important parts of your life just to sign up for an FAA course.
There are many reasons to consider a career in the aviation industry. For example, consider the information below regarding financial compensation of FAA air traffic controllers:
FAA Air Traffic Controllers make a mean annual wage of $127,805 with a benefits package that "rivals, if not surpasses, those offered in the private sector, with a variety of insurance, retirement, leave and flexible spending options for employees and their families."
When you take an FAA class, you won't just get help with learning the material you need to know for your exam. Instead, your FAA test prep instructor can also spend time with you going over the best approaches to taking an important exam like the one you're preparing for. They can show you unique time management strategies as well as exercises you can do if you start to feel anxiety on the day of your exam. You can use this information to help your test day run smoothly, which will make it easier to remember what you studied in the lead up to your test. These are just a few of the reasons why FAA prep can be such a great addition to your test preparation process.
Aviation is an exciting industry with many lucrative opportunities to pursue. If you'd like to work in this industry and have decided to take an FAA exam, consider preparing for your test with FAA test prep assistance from Varsity Tutors. FAA prep provides an in-depth look at the material you need to know before taking your exam. It is completely customizable to fit your specific needs, as well. Get in touch with Varsity Tutors today if you're ready to get started.

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- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach - Bachelor of Science, Air Transportation
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Subject Expertise
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
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Subject Expertise
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- Professional Certifications

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Subject Expertise
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- C++
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Subject Expertise
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- PRAXIS
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- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
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Subject Expertise
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- Professional Certifications

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- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- Series 63
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- Series 66
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- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- FE Exam - Professional Licensed Engineer Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
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- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
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- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- Middle School Math
- Adult Literacy
- Professional Certifications
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- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
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Subject Expertise
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- Aerospace Engineering
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- Professional Certifications
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