
Insights into Air Traffic Control Careers
Explore the world of air traffic control, from the career path to the equipment used and work schedules. Discover how to become an air traffic controller, the exciting aspects of the job, and the stress levels involved. Delve into the advanced technologies and software utilized in air traffic control operations.
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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL How Stressful is that?
Topics to Discuss Why did I choose this career? How do you become an air traffic controller? What kind of equipment/software do they use? What does a work schedule look like? What are the most exciting parts of their job?
HOW TO BECOME AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Be a United States citizen Be under the age of 31 Pass a medical examination Pass a security investigation Pass the FAA air traffic pre-employment tests Speak English clearly enough to be understood over communications equipment Have three years of progressively responsible work experience, or a Bachelor's degree, or a combination of post-secondary education and work experience that totals three years Be willing to relocate to an FAA facility based on agency staffing needs https://www.faa.gov/jobs/career_fields/aviation_careers/
WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE DO THEY USE Advanced Technologies & Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X) Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-11) En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) Federal Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) Integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS) Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Runway Status Lights (RWSL) System Wide Information Management (SWIM) Terminal Automation and Replacement (TAMR) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/
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What are the most exciting part of the Job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9r3H4iHFZk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95G5UqxxikU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZL6_SEWFEY