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Air Traffic Controller careers. I am an Air Traffic Controller at Atlanta ARTCC. I will be able to answer questions concerning Air Traffic Controller qualifications, Job satisfaction, Job Requirements, En Route Job locations, Training requirements, working conditions, etc. 21 years as an Air Traffic Controller at Memphis and Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC)
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
A lot of air traffic controllers don't work in a tower. Enroute controllers never see the aircraft that they are working, instead they sit in a control room and separate the aircraft using radar.
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Recent Answers from Dacus T. Grant
2011-03-24 When is the next Test?:
Hi Willie, Yes you can take the test as a civilian, however the FAA must have an "Off the Street" bid opening. I have not seen one of these in a couple of years. My son took the test as a civilian
2011-03-02 Question from the tv show csi Miami:
Hi Jon, I will try to help. First I have a few questions/comments. You said a small plane, but a G4 is not a small plane and the avionics are apt to be different in a larger plane. A small plane
2010-07-23 air traffic controller qualification and working conditions:
I trainee controller does not have a rating until he is certified to work the position by a supervisor. I guess the answer to your question would be his or her supervisor. It is not called a test, it
2010-07-15 air traffic controller qualification and working conditions:
Hi Biniou, Most air traffic controllers work rotating shifts. A typical work week for me and my crew was Thurs 4-12pm,Fri 3-11pm, Sat 10-6pm, Sun 8-4pm and Mon 6-2pm or a mid 11-7am on Sunday night
2010-05-06 Air Traffic Control:
Hi Katie, Sorry about the delay. Yes the FAA occasionally opens up job to the general public. The last time I saw it was about 2 and 1/2 years ago. Most of their jobs now have CTI or CTO requirements
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