BelaviaPilot (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I love this job. GO ATC yahoo :)

Axmedkoole (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

We need Car Traffic Controllers in California.

ismetbublica (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

shift's end, loleverything, except the continuous refreshing courses, I really hate the classroom.

mectexaslaw (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I have been considering pursuing a career as an air traffic controller. I live in Atlanta. I am about to graduate from law school, but I do not want to practice law. Thus, I have been looking at other career paths. How much training is required prior to starting work as an air traffic controller? What is the starting salary at busy airports like Atlanta? On average, how often do you see a salary increase? Any information that anyone might want to offer would be very helpful!Thanks!

Dennis23menace (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

it seems cool,what is the coolest part of your job?

ismetbublica (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I am an air traffic controller!For those who want to take a shot in ATC, I say go for it, it is demanding and stressful, but on the other it is a wonderfull and well paid proffesion.If you think you can do it, apply.

jusitke07 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Our lives are in the hands of these people...such a stressful thought. Anyway, God bless them all.

otef434 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I watch in the morning when they "unmerge" sectors. It goes from handling 3 sectors and five craft, to running just one sector, and having the morning fleet funneling towards MSP in about a half hour. If you add bad weather, it becomes quite interesting. Sector 17 is always a challange with traffic for MSP combined with higher altitiude traffic into and out of ORD, and the through jetways even higher. Not a chance I would do the job, but they do it well out here.

pete5668 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I wish I could do this but I have anxiety. These people have my utmost respect.

pete5668 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

thank you for joining. best of luck to you.