Entry Level Flight Controller Jobs
New grad flight controller jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on simulation work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Aerospace & Defense, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Pivotal, Geisinger, and Shield AI hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused, and organized professional to join the team as a Flight Records & Certification Specialist at our Prescott Campus. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting student success by maintaining accurate flight training records, assisting with FAA certification processes, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and university policies.
The Flight Records & Certification Specialist serves as a key resource for students, instructors, and staff throughout the flight training process. You will assist with the management of certification records, enrollment documentation, course completion verification, and FAA compliance requirements while delivering exceptional customer service to a diverse population of stakeholders.
This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills to review documentation, manage certification data, verify regulatory requirements, and support continuous process improvement initiatives. Working with systems such as Campus Solutions, KnowledgeLake Imaging, IACRA, and ETA Flight Systems, you will help ensure that flight training records are maintained accurately and efficiently throughout a student's academic journey.
As a member of the team, you will help ensure compliance with FAA regulations while supporting Embry-Riddle's mission of educating the next generation of aviation professionals. Your work will directly contribute to student achievement, certification success, and the continued excellence of the University's flight programs.
About us
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs.
With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense, and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers, and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies, and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist, or aviation professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose, and excellence, and help shape the future of aerospace.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
- Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
- Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
- Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this role is up to $20.60. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
Qualifications
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree required. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Education and Certifications
- FAA-related certifications or training in aviation records management.
- PSI Proctor certification or willingness to obtain and maintain required credentials.
- FAA certification training obtained after hire as required by the position.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with databases, records systems, and technology platforms.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous process improvement.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312400. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
Job Description
The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused, and organized professional to join the team as a Flight Records & Certification Specialist at our Prescott Campus. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting student success by maintaining accurate flight training records, assisting with FAA certification processes, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and university policies.
The Flight Records & Certification Specialist serves as a key resource for students, instructors, and staff throughout the flight training process. You will assist with the management of certification records, enrollment documentation, course completion verification, and FAA compliance requirements while delivering exceptional customer service to a diverse population of stakeholders.
This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills to review documentation, manage certification data, verify regulatory requirements, and support continuous process improvement initiatives. Working with systems such as Campus Solutions, KnowledgeLake Imaging, IACRA, and ETA Flight Systems, you will help ensure that flight training records are maintained accurately and efficiently throughout a student's academic journey.
As a member of the team, you will help ensure compliance with FAA regulations while supporting Embry-Riddle's mission of educating the next generation of aviation professionals. Your work will directly contribute to student achievement, certification success, and the continued excellence of the University's flight programs.
About us
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs.
With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense, and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers, and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies, and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist, or aviation professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose, and excellence, and help shape the future of aerospace.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
- Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
- Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
- Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this role is up to $20.60. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
Qualifications
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree required. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Education and Certifications
- FAA-related certifications or training in aviation records management.
- PSI Proctor certification or willingness to obtain and maintain required credentials.
- FAA certification training obtained after hire as required by the position.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with databases, records systems, and technology platforms.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous process improvement.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312400. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
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Entry Level Flight Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level flight controller job?
Start by completing a Federal Aviation Administration-approved air traffic control training program, such as the one offered at the FAA Academy. Employers at this level look for candidates who have completed relevant coursework, simulation training, or internships with aviation authorities or defense contractors. Demonstrating strong situational awareness, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure gives entry level applicants a clear edge over those with academic credentials alone.
Which companies hire entry level flight controllers?
Companies hiring entry level flight controllers right now include Pivotal, Geisinger, and Shield AI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from federal agencies, defense contractors, and commercial aviation operations looking to build out junior talent pipelines.
Are there remote entry level flight controller jobs?
Yes, though most positions in this field require an on-site presence given the safety-critical nature of the work. About 0% of entry level flight controller openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in training, simulation coordination, or administrative support roles adjacent to active air traffic control operations.
Are these new grad flight controller jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little to no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or FAA Academy completion toward eligibility, and may also consider a strong simulation portfolio in place of full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level flight controllers?
Entry Level flight controller roles concentrate in Education, Aerospace & Defense, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate continuous flight operations or large-scale airspace management programs that require a steady pipeline of trained junior controllers to meet staffing requirements.