2. Air Traffic Controller
Median annual wage: $122,410 (2016)
Degree required: Associate’s degree
At number two on our list of best jobs if you are leaving military we have a career choice that is suitable for veterans with aviation experience. Air traffic controller’s job is very stressful since he/she is the one who is responsible for lives of hundreds of people, overseeing the process the project from start to finish. The seriousness of the job is reflected in the application process which can be very demanding. However, some military experience will allow veterans to bypass the air traffic management degree and be sure to check if you qualify to bypass this degree. If yes, you are ready to oversee that aircraft stay at safe distances from one another and that they safely take off and land.
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