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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If someone can email me ccmeyerowitz@gmail.com so I can ask my question I'd appreciate it

Asked by NumberoneMetsfan almost 9 years ago

 

I hear you can get into ATC with a combination of schooling and work experience. I went to college but never graduated and have worked at an airport on and off for three years. What’s the requirements for work and schooling to get into atc training?

Asked by Bran about 4 years ago

 

Will signing a contract that a USAF member will not consume alcohol during enlistment/obtaining a waiver to continue ATC duties after an alcohol related incident carry into civilian world/affect civilian employment?

Asked by Anon over 7 years ago

 

During RNAV arrival, ATC issues a "descend and maintain" any lower altitude. Do pilots have to comply with published speed restrictions if no other clearance is obtained? (No descend via, nor cleared xyz arrival...)

Asked by Jose Sanchez almost 7 years ago

 

I live in Brooklyn, NY. Helicopters fly barely above my building, blowing curtains and freaking out my cat. They are flying from JFK to the East River Heliport. How low are they allowed to fly over residential neighborhood?

Asked by mmgreene13@gmail.com over 10 years ago

 

What books do you recommend for someone who is interested in ATC and wants to learn more about it (bare in mind im 17 :)?

Asked by Daira over 3 years ago

 

Enroute from MPV to ACK is it better to fly direct over BOS T 7500 or rout via PVD at 5500?

Asked by Tom Emory over 8 years ago