Air Traffic Controller

Air Traffic Controller

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Woodstock, VA

Male, 65

My life in ATC began with 4 years Air Force then another 30 years with the Federal Aviation Admin. working tower & radar at some big international airports. I fought in the 1981 war with PATCO, survived the strike and kept a job that was just too exhilarating to walk away from. While there was nothing better than working airplanes, I did move on through several air traffic supervisory and management positions. It was a long, crazy career but I wouldn't trade a moment of it for love or lucre!

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Last Answer on March 16, 2014

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How do you feel about air traffic controller jobs being taken over by robots?

Asked by Rachel jefferson over 6 years ago

 

Lost Communications: While on flight following, radio communications have failed while outside a airport in class C airspace. Can I squawk 7600 and enter the traffic pattern at the airport?

Same question while not on flight following?

Asked by OCPilot almost 8 years ago

 

what is different between air traffic control now and past

Asked by aljawalat almost 10 years ago

 

Hi; I've been retired since Jan 2008 and don't even know anyone from my last facility. I have a friend whose son is going to have a new hire physical soon. Do you know what kind of physicals they are doing for new hires? Class II or just controller?

Asked by Jane G Lee over 3 years ago

 

what is the different between app. conrtroll and en route ?
and tell me what each unit provide ?

Asked by aljawalat almost 10 years ago

 

What determines where flight livels begin?

Asked by Jess over 10 years ago

 

I'm going through a custody case. My ex claims he can never request time off. How does scheduling work for someone who's been an air traffic controller for 1-3 years? Is it really tat impossible to submit a request ahead of time and will be denied?

Asked by Concerned Mom over 8 years ago