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I did six years in the navy and now looking for a air traffic control job. i received my CTO in the navy and went to faa.gov and filed out a applicant online for all the terminal spots. i got two kids and would like to know how long it takes to get picked up?
2 answers - Asked By: Bob S - 12/11/2007
If I major in air traffic control at U North Dakota will I be likely to actually get an air traffic control job? I know there are periods of time when not many are hired. Is this job good and how bad is the stress?
5 answers - Asked By: R.Federer84 - 11/6/2012
I am trying to find the right person to contact about this question, but I do not want to ask just the Army itself because they might not give the best advice. So, just like my question up top says: Is the experienced gained in the Army Reserve for an Air Traffic Control Operator enough training/experience to land a civilian Air Traffic Control job at an airport?
2 answers - Asked By: James - 10/18/2010
There are several enlisted air traffic control jobs you can enlist for. I would like to know which ones, if any will include an FAA certification in their training.
3 answers - Asked By: Ricky Williams - 2/16/2012
I am exploring career opportunities, and I would love to know more about what it is like to have a career in air traffic control. Does it pay well? Is it a stressful job? If there a high likelihood of getting a job in this field if someone takes a two year class at a community college? Also, if someone is hired as an air traffic controller, would it be possible to work nights or part time while taking college classes on the side? Thanks a lot for any answers!
3 answers - Asked By: jenny r - 11/4/2009
How much schooling and where do you get the schooling for air traffic control? How much do they get paid and how would I go about getting a job as an air traffic controller?
1 answer - Asked By: Thanks for the Advice - 6/4/2010
I am a retired 44 year old army controller and applying for an air traffic control job. Is there a waiver requirement and who does the application goes through (if there is)?
1 answer - Asked By: dreadlocks12 - 11/17/2009
Im planning on going to school in the fall for air traffic control at LeTourneau University and while im here in NY I really want to get a good picture of the job in action.
1 answer - Asked By: N80 - 2/19/2010
Im curious if there are any job openings for air traffic control in the bay area and if there will be a rise in this positions over the next couple of years, and one more thing, how does one become an air traffic control person?
3 answers - Asked By: broncoVI - 7/1/2008
Just wondering if there are any other jobs out there in which having an air traffic control degree would be useful?
4 answers - Asked By: Hundred Dollar Bills - 8/17/2009
If I get a degree in Air Traffic Controlling, will I be able to find a job when I finish School?
6 answers - Asked By: PokerPlyr - 9/10/2012
I recently was disqualified from an air traffic control job soley on the basis that I take Zoloft. Since then I have been surprised to find out that a person who takes antidepressants is ineligible for a good handful of jobs. I am trying to get into pharmacy school, but before I do I want to know if I can even be a pharmacist. Thank you.
3 answers - Asked By: Thomas J - 7/14/2009
My dad was in the Navy when he worked in Air Traffic Control so he doesn't know what type of College I would need to go to. Thanks for your help!
2 answers - Asked By: crazylittlenick199 - 2/19/2011
What kind of stuff is in the test? i want to apply for an air traffic control job and i want to be very well prepared for this test if they ask me to take it.
1 answer - Asked By: moparmn66 - 11/1/2010
It seems really cool. i hear its stressful, but i don't think that would be a big issue for me. ..what's it like, and how do you get there? what type of training? what are salaries and benefits like? what about times that you would be working? i know they have to have some sort of rotation or schedule or something like that. ..anything else about air traffic control?
2 answers - Asked By: Sheela - 2/1/2011
I will be attending a school to get my associates in Air Traffic Control from an FAA approved institution. Once I have taken the test and completed the degree, how long does it take the FAA to call you up to come to the Oklahoma facility for the two month training? I know there has been a bottle neck as they let a bunch of civilian applicants in to fill slots, but has that improved? Let me know, thanks.
2 answers - Asked By: paulspallino - 2/5/2010
After completing engineering in electronics&comm., where can I study air traffic control in India, and outside? What are the job prospects, salary scales, etc? Any Indian ATC's here, I'd like to get in touch with.. thanks :)
1 answer - Asked By: arjun_saj - 10/23/2007
I am planning on joining the air force and I am trying to choose between air traffic control and security forces. With security forces I don't have many civilian career options. Basically a police officer, but they barely get paid for the work they do. I know controllers get paid pretty well for what they do, but i've heard that it can be such a stressful job that people commit suicide, become addicted to alcohol, and MOST importantly: have a shorter lifespan. Is this true? (esp the last part)
4 answers - Asked By: Waffle - 10/20/2008
Are you allowed to job shadow Air Traffic Control? We're doing job shadowing at school, and ATC is a career that really interests me. But I know that since 9/11 they've really been boosting up security, so I'm not sure if you're allowed to or not. Is there a way to job shadow?
3 answers - Asked By: Vercatosso - 8/25/2009
Ok so I understand this is a very stressful job but im still interested. Do you need some sort of degree to become an air traffic controller or just go to an air traffic control school? I am currently in college in my second year. I live in south florida is there any schools around here that i can go too for this? Thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: John - 2/20/2012
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