So how hard is it to become an air traffic controller?

[OU Adonis]

According to newsok.com they make 100k a year. I wouldn't mind making that much in Oklahoma City.

Anyone know an Air Traffic Controller?

[Howzit]

My cousin is an ATC and is going to retire in the next few years. He's 45.

There is a fairly lengthy training course there at FAA in OKC, I don't know how hard it is to get in.

Keep in mind, you may not have a whole lot of say in terms of where you go after graduation. It's not like you go through the training and tell them where you will and will not work, and some of the jobs are in BFE.

[IB4OU2]

According to newsok.com they make 100k a year. I wouldn't mind making that much in Oklahoma City.

Anyone know an Air Traffic Controller?

Can you handle EXTREME STRESS and make split second decisions?

There's a reason they make 100k a year........

[Howzit]

Can you handle EXTREME STRESS and make split second decisions?

There's a reason they make 100k a year........

If my cousin can handle it, ain't nothin but a thang.

[Osce0la]

Can you handle EXTREME STRESS and make split second decisions?

There's a reason they make 100k a year........
Can you handle it if YOU'RE the reason 2 planes tried to land on the same runway at the same time?

[OU Adonis]

My cousin is an ATC and is going to retire in the next few years. He's 45.

There is a fairly lengthy training course there at FAA in OKC, I don't know how hard it is to get in.

Keep in mind, you may not have a whole lot of say in terms of where you go after graduation. It's not like you go through the training and tell them where you will and will not work, and some of the jobs are in BFE.

Thats a bummer, I figured getting on at Will Rodgers would be a bit less stressfull than getting on and working at lets sat Atlanta airport.

Did he like it?

[Howzit]

Thats a bummer, I figured getting on at Will Rodgers would be a bit less stressfull than getting on and working at lets sat Atlanta airport.

Did he like it?

I think he does. Like any job, it has it's advantages and disadvantages. He has pretty much always had to work the big holidays since that's when the heaviest traffic occurs, but overall he has seemed to like his job.

He has been in Abuquerque for several years and likes it a lot there.

[picasso]

I had a buddy back in college take a few courses in Tulsa when they had the problem with the drunks on the job.
If you want to make a lot of money why not become a lawyer or better yet a cut-throat businessman.

[usmc-sooner]

Can you handle it if YOU'RE the reason 2 planes tried to land on the same runway at the same time?


yeah as long as none of them are related to me, what do I care.

[MamaMia]

According to newsok.com they make 100k a year. I wouldn't mind making that much in Oklahoma City.

Anyone know an Air Traffic Controller?My dad was an air traffic controller. First he was in the Air Force. Then he worked for the F.A.A. (Federal Aviation Administration). He went on to be an instructor for Air Traffic Controllers and then he was the head honcho at the FAA Will Rogers Aeronautical Center. Thats where the school is for air traffic controllers. Now he is loaded and retired in Florida with a young wife. ;)

I do know that taking the civil service exam is the first step.

You want me to call him for you?

[Sooner in Tampa]

I have heard in certain circles that the ATC School in the Marine Corps has one of the highest wash out rates of any school.

That may be because of the young age of most of these kids too...(18 or 19).

[tbl]

I wouldn't take that job... I fly from places like ATL & DFW, and there is no WAY I would want that stress. Plus, the hours are pretty bad when you first start out.

[yermom]

i'm gonna guess that you can't post from work at that job

OUT.

[Sooner in Tampa]

i'm gonna guess that you can't post from work at that job

OUT.For sure...can you imagine how low your posting count would be?? And you would miss all of the good stuff. :eddie:

[Osce0la]

I had a buddy back in college take a few courses in Tulsa when they had the problem with the drunks on the job.
If you want to make a lot of money why not become a lawyer or better yet a cut-throat businessman.
You want him to be a hitman?

[Osce0la]

For sure...can you imagine how low your posting count would be?? And you would miss all of the good stuff. :eddie:
Or you could be like Stanley and complain about how you actually DIDN'T miss anything good while you were gone...

[Sooner in Tampa]

Or you could be like Stanley and complain about how you actually DIDN'T miss anything good while you were gone...HEH...I think Stanley was just mad that he was not able to partake of the shenanigans :)

[OUinFLA]

I dont know why you can't post from work??? I can.
Besides if you can't "multi-task" then ATC is not in your job abilities.

[IB4OU2]

Or you could be like Stanley and complain about how you actually DIDN'T miss anything good while you were gone...

You know accountant stress is the worst possible stress with all the broken pencils and abused keypads and stuff...........

[Sooner in Tampa]

You know accountant stress is the worst possible stress with all the broken pencils and abused keypads and stuff...........Don't forget the dirty pocket protectors and dead batteries in their calculators.

[1stTimeCaller]

You know accountant stress is the worst possible stress with all the broken pencils and abused keypads and stuff...........
and breast pumps, don't forget the breast pump.

[Beef]

You know accountant stress is the worst possible stress with all the broken pencils and abused keypads and stuff...........
Actually, I will vouch for this. I think this is what caused my heart attack.

[Hamhock]

Yea, but the money is great. I don't know a single accountant making under $250k/year.

[Beef]

Yea, but the money is great. I don't know a single accountant making under $250k/year.
Hi. I'm beef. I'm an accountant and single and make less than $250k/yr.

Now you know one.

[Hamhock]

Hi. I'm beef. I'm an accountant and single and make less than $250k/yr.

Now you know one.


Way to go and ruin it.

[Osce0la]

Way to go and ruin it.
He thought he was helping...He saw that as a cry that you wanted to know an accountant that makes less than $250K/year.

[Hamhock]

He thought he was helping...He saw that as a cry that you wanted to know an accountant that makes less than $250K/year.


Sadly, I know plenty.

[1stTimeCaller]

heck, I won't hang out with folks that make less than $250k.

[Sooner in Tampa]

heck, I won't hang out with folks that make less than $250k.Snobby a$$ :eddie:

[MamaMia]

10 Healthiest Jobs & 5 Most Stressful Jobs - 2/6/03
According to "Jobs Rated Almanac, 2001" & "Best Jobs for the 21st Century," here are the best & worst occupations:

:D I might add that my father never seemed stressed but then he had a such lovely daughter in his life. ;)

10 Healthiest Jobs
10) Yoga Instructor
9) Running Coach
8) Professor
7) Personal Trainer
6) Nutritionist
5) Massage Therapist
4) Florist
3) Choreographer
2) Chiropractor
1) Activity Specialist


5 Most Stressful Jobs
5) Taxi Driver
4) Police Officer
3) Firefighter
2) CEO
1) Air Traffic Controller

http://www.kdat.com/morning_view.php?id=00000394

[Sooner in Tampa]

10 Healthiest Jobs & 5 Most Stressful Jobs - 2/6/03
According to "Jobs Rated Almanac, 2001" & "Best Jobs for the 21st Century," here are the best & worst occupations:

:D I might add that my father never seemed stressed but then he had a such lovely daughter in his life. ;)

10 Healthiest Jobs
10) Yoga Instructor
9) Running Coach
8) Professor
7) Personal Trainer
6) Nutritionist
5) Massage Therapist
4) Florist
3) Choreographer
2) Chiropractor
1) Activity Specialist


5 Most Stressful Jobs
5) Taxi Driver
4) Police Officer
3) Firefighter
2) CEO
1) Air Traffic Controller

http://www.kdat.com/morning_view.php?id=00000394
How dare they leave accountants off of the most stressful list? :mad:

[SoonerBK]

I ride motorcycles with one of the guys who trains ATC's at the FAA in OKC. He says if you really learn the training, you'll be A-OK. There is a plug of older ATC's who are getting ready to retire (all the baby boomer ATC's I guess.) According to him it is a great time to get into that field. In the next few years, there will be opening oll over the USA.