CAE - Columbia Tower

FAA Control Tower and Approach Control in West Columbia, South Carolina

Facility Information

Basic Information
Identifier CAE
Name Columbia Tower
Leveli Level 6
Type Tower and Approach Control
Service Area Eastern
District Jacksonville
Contact Information
Phone Number 803-822-4500
Address 2821 Aviation Way
West Columbia, SC 29170
Hours of Operationi 0000-2359 (always open)

Salary Information

2024 Pay Table for Columbia Tower
Career Leveli Hourly Min. Hourly Max. Salary Min. Salary Max.i
CPC $41.80 $56.42 $87,229 $117,757
D3 $37.75 $41.80 $78,793 $87,229
D2 $33.71 $37.75 $70,354 $78,793
AG $25.63 $25.63 $53,483 $53,483
Includes everything except premium pay.
Columbia Tower Pay Factors
Facility Leveli Level 6
Locality Area Rest of U.S.
Locality Payi 16.82%

Staffing and Training

Staffing Information, February 2025
CPC Targeti 22 CPCs
CPCs on Boardi 16 CPCs
Current Number of Trainees 9 trainees
Current Staffing Leveli 73%
Projected Staffing Leveli 101%
Training Information, February 2025
Average Training Timei 1.49 years
Training Success Ratei 84%
Travel Days from Academyi 3 days