Air traffic controller here. I got in via the CTI route and passing the ATSAT. Stressful career but very rewarding.

An air traffic controller is my dream job planning to enrole with nats in Southampton and until then train to the Vatsim network!

An incredible choice of subject for this video. While I do not feel confident in my abilities to be a successful ATCO, I did find an interesting vacancy for ATSAs (Air Traffic Services Assistant), based at NATS Swanwick. This position works closely with and supports ATCOs and their workload.

This is why I love your channel. You make interesting innovative videos.

If you have the right mindset it is one of the most rewarding careers ever. I have never regretted it!

awesome video simple flying! you really teach me alot :D

2 videos in 1 day, we are blessed

An extremely difficult job to learn but once you learn it and get a few years in then it’s fairly easy unless there’s weather.

I did some work at ZAN over 20 years ago and they had the best video games in their break room.

I have always wanted to be an air traffic controller, lucky for me their is a collage in my state offering training. Hope I can become one someday!

In Singapore you at least need a poly diploma or university degree to become a air traffic controller. I been recdommand to study for aviation management as thats seemingly the only Course in poly that has air traffic control topics in it. Praying I manage to qualify for that course.

It was a great job. I spent 37 years as an ATCO before retiring three years ago. My username gives you a clue as to where I worked! New entrants these days all seem to have degrees which should be completely unnecessary. The job is very specific so the individual authorities have to provide the training to do the job. I can’t think of a single university course that would provide any sort of knowledge that would help in becoming an ATCO. Joining at, say, 19 at the end of high school rather than 23 at the end of university means no student loans to pay off, less sponging off the Bank of Mum and Dad and most important of all, an extra four years of pension contributions.

Currently at the faa academy in OKC. Training is no joke.

I am very much interested, but don’t know how to go about starting the process

Thanks 🙌

Thank you 🙏 sir

So you don't need to be 31 and under to work in ATC in Canada? If so, this is great news for me

Ive considered this and sort of want to be one... still deciding tho

What is the career progression path though?

I would Love Love Love to be an ATCO but sadly I’m much older than the required age which is sad because my previous job in the Healthcare involves being safe so I’m very compliant and particular

This is something I’m very much interested in! I live in New Jersey, I’m 29 years old. I’ll be 30 in January 3rd I wanna get in it before it’s too late. I just don’t know where to start off

I want that career and I will reach it ! ❤

I wanted to apply when I was 29 in Switzerland but they didn't accept me because I wasn't Swiss or EU national. Today I'm 39 and still regret such conditions which deprive people for making their dream come true. Anyways life goes on...

I once heard that being an ATC is one of the most stressful jobs a person can have. Not sure if it is true but I can certainly see why it would be.

I was a Jet Engine Mechanic. That included Jet Engines and (Turbo Fan engines) ;-D

I am completely surprised that we are still doing voice comms and that more of the job isn't automated. There seems to be no reason why we don't beam all this information to and from flight decks and onto pilot ipads. Rail, OTR truck, rideshare, UPS, FedEx, even forklift dispatch and routing are done primarily without two people having to communicate via voice.

You forgot to mention about the US military entry option, even though US military ATC does not openly qualify you fully,it usually helps! Some of us remember the ATC strike, the US military controllers stepped up to the plate!🇺🇸

Yes

Where is English not used for ATC?

But, I have not studied mathematices in high school. What should I do bro??

I have considered going into air traffic control, but I'm worried that I would fail the medical. I've looked at FAA standards for pilot's medicals, for which my medical condition would fail, and my understanding is that it's the same requirement for ATC

What is secondary school?

Yes🎉

Surprised at the specific age requirement. Would have thought that violated discrimination laws.

i want to be a atc but i am undecided

Took me 4 times applying to get into the faa, and I was a prior experienced controller in the Air Force. What the video doesn’t mention is the faa only puts out a hiring bid once or twice a year.

Bar quite low? Try the FEAST selection process in Europe. 70% of people fail that exam

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I respect and appreciate what these people do...but you couldn't pay me enough to do that job.

It is my dream job.

Man how do they sleep at night ?

Do they get paid well?

This video is going to trigger Embry Riddle students around the country! A mention of CTI schools and they were left out? Some nerve!

Very sad that you can’t start at any age

I hate math though

The question is "Why would you want to become a air traffic controller?" And having to strap on one of those useless masks every single day? I think they would would a speaking hazard by muffling speech and causing possible mispronunciations. No thank you.