Do you have to be a US citizen to work for the FAA?
To be considered for a position as an air traffic controller, you must: Be a U.S. citizen. Start the FAA Academy no later than your 31st birthday.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the largest transportation agency of the U.S. government and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the country as well as over surrounding international waters.
Obtain a work visa: European pilots will need a work visa in order to legally work in the USA. There are several types of work visas available, but the most common for pilots is the H-1B visa.