14 CFR · Part 65
14 CFR § 65.33
Eligibility requirements: General.
To be eligible for an air traffic control tower operator certificate a person must—
Be at least 18 years of age;
Be of good moral character;
Be able to read, write, and understand the English language and speak it without accent or impediment of speech that would interfere with two-way radio conversation;
Except for a person employed by the FAA or employed by, or on active duty with, the Department of the Air Force, Army, or Navy or the Coast Guard, hold at least a second-class medical certificate issued under part 67 of this chapter within the 12 months before the date application is made; and
Comply with § 65.35.
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Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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