Sorry, ATC requires a certain personality type with a very specific set of skills. Sure working a tower in a podunk airport somewhere may be doable by anyone. Go work somewhere busy and say that again. ...Retired ATC 35 years experience

@@baronofgreymatter14 been doing ATC for almost a decade and I completely agree.

so your saying i can't do that even though i want to and what's so hard about this job pls tell me

@@reilens8681 I’m not saying anything about YOU. I’m just saying that simply “wanting to do it” isn’t usually enough. Air traffic control generally requires a certain temperament and disposition. For instance, a timid indecisive person who deeply thinks about each decision before taking action will most likely not succeed in this field no matter how bad they want it. It’s not a certainty either way that specific personalities or characteristics will succeed or fail, but there are absolutely markers for success where one is much more likely to do well given certain traits. So to say “anybody who wants to do can do it” is just simply not true. For instance, in the civilian realm via the FAA, the vast majority of the people who wash out either at the academy or in OJTI at the facility “want to do it.” If what this guy said is true, the only people that would wash from the training programs would be those people who are in training that don’t really want to do it.

A little late, but I agree not everyone can do it as ATC is a very stressful job. But if you are good at speaking and can think quickly I am sure you can do it.

Roxy, is ATC the only career you are willing to train and serve in? Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

@@USAirForceRecruiting Really anything in aviation is what interests me most so I can be flexible. My first choice was to be a pilot or flight instructor but ATC looked better long-term. I'd also be interested in aviation maintenance or refueling. Being a load master also caught my attention. There's so much I don't know still and I'm very eager to learn more about the Air Force. I just graduated high school and work as an electrician in Maryland but I know it's not something I want to do forever. Becoming an air traffic controller isn't guaranteed of course if I join but it'd still be nice if I got to that point . By any chance would you know if I'd be able to go in as an E3 with an associates degree?

With an associates degree, yes. College Credits (Qualifying) 20 semester or 30 quarter hours = E-2 45 semester or 67 quarter hours = E-3 Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

What is your zip code? Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

@@USAirForceRecruiting 21227, thanks for getting back to me! I've been trying to look for some recruiters to talk to starting July 1st.

Your ASVAB test, physical exam, citizenship and moral standards determine your job/career qualifications. Ordinarily you will be required to list a specific number of job choices, and at least one Area choice (Mechanical, Administrative, General, Electronics). You will receive one of the choices you listed that also match the Air Force hiring needs. Those members who receive an aptitude area vs a specific job will go through the job process at basic training. about 75% or our jobs are booked there so it does have some advantages. However, it still does not guarantee one specific job you are wanting to enter under. However, it may open more opportunity as some jobs such as medical jobs tend to be booked there. You may discuss this further with your recruiter. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

A lot of free time, it’s up to you on how much of that free time you want to put into ATC. Nevertheless you will have more than enough time to work out.

Awesome. Did you speak with your area Guard recruiter? Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

If you are going to do ATC the Air Force is the only branch worth your time

Please watch the video. You may research more information about the Air Force on our site of www.airforce.com to include benefits like education, careers, training, lifestyle, requirements, etc. There is also the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) portion that answers a lot of the most common questions asked: www.airforce.com/frequently-asked-questions/ You may also log on to Airforce.com to chat with a live advisor to answer your questions. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

We are not able to do a day in the life of... all 130+ careers. However, you may research more information about the Air Force on our site of www.airforce.com to include benefits like education, careers, training, lifestyle, requirements, etc. There is also the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) portion that answers a lot of the most common questions asked: www.airforce.com/frequently-asked-questions/ You may also log on to Airforce.com to chat with a live advisor to answer your questions. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

@@USAirForceRecruiting Awe man thats a bummer, ill be sure to check the link out

@Buck Dewey ok buddy calm down

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calebbb!, yes if you meet all other requirements: www.airforce.com/careers/aviation-and-flight/air-traffic-control Your Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test scores, physical exam, citizenship and moral standards determine your job/career qualifications. Until you have taken BOTH your ASVAB test and completed your physical exam. The Air Force does not know what jobs/careers you would qualify for. Your first step is to contact a recruiter. What is your age, citizenship status, highest level of education completed, and zip code? Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

There's no pressure if you don't fail.

If you aren't made up to be a man or build skills just say that lmaoooo

it’s can get very stressful, high wash back and wash out rate. there is also a 2 hour mandatory study time in tech school. If you’re in the books a lot you’ll be perfectly fine. just remember to not get complacent because tech school is a lot different from operational and you’re gonna be in the books a lot even after you get rated because things change in the books consistently. I’m still currently working for my 5lvl operationally in the rapcon and i’ve had 2 of my friends washout to another career and the other booted from the airforce because they got lazy and complacent, so even when you struggle in training just show initiative and dedication and you’ll be just fine

Either way does not guarantee that job in the Air Force. Your Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test scores, physical exam, citizenship and moral standards determine your job/career qualifications. Until you have taken BOTH your ASVAB test and completed your physical exam. The Air Force does not know what jobs/careers you would qualify for. For example: you could have a perfect Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score and find out during your physical exam at Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and you find out that you are red & green deficient during your eye exam or some other medical issue. So you do not qualify for any EOD, Special Warfare, flying careers, SERE, electrical or mechanical jobs, Security Forces, Fire Protection, etc. … OR … you could be in perfect physical shape & have no medical issues, but you have low ASVAB scores. So you do not qualify for certain jobs that require higher ASVAB scores. You may view our career fields the Air Force has to offer. Each page will provide a career description, if it is an Enlisted, Officer or Health Professions and career requirements: www.airforce.com/careers/browse-careers Job Selection Process: When processing through the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), you will provide the Air Force Job Counselor with at least 5 jobs or more and an aptitude area (General, Mechanical, Electronics, or Administrative) that you qualified for, and are willing to train and serve in. You will receive one of the jobs, or an aptitude area that meets the needs of the United States Air Force that YOU selected. Remember, this is an opportunity for you to go through the job selection process, and Enlist into the United States Air Force, not shop for a specific job. You CANNOT wait for a specific job. Whether it is your #1 job choice or your #8 job choice you must accept the career. As long as you are fully qualified for a specific career, and if there is an opening in that career field, then you will get that career guaranteed to you in your contract. Remember you will receive one of the careers/aptitude area that you qualified for and that YOU requested. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

@@USAirForceRecruiting Thank you!

You are welcome Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

The best controllers are often military controllers. The Air Force is willing to work with you if you struggle through training but you have motivation. The civilian will wash you out if you don’t get it as fast as your peers.

@@jimmyr7501 also depends if you are cognitively fast

Yes your salary is based on rank and time in service. However, some careers have signing bonuses Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service