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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Hey there! I'm glued to this Q&A.
Have you ever heard of a controller being demoted? Or sent for retraining?
Thanks so much.

Asked by Patrick over 9 years ago

 

Hello, what do they ask in entry exam

Asked by James about 9 years ago

 

I'm currently training as an ATC in Qatar. When I finish my course I will get diploma certificate. Am i able to work with this certificate?

Asked by kim over 5 years ago

 

Back story I’m a US military service member who is getting a CTO before i get out. I won’t have 6 months with it but per the Far 65.39 military members are exempt if they have 6months in the tower. Will i get a contract job ?

Asked by BM over 2 years ago

 

hello, i have a question for the atcs. i'm interested, when taking off from the runway (06) and want to do a right hand turn but want to be parallel to the runway, what my new heading should be. is there any kind of formula ?

Asked by Vako about 7 years ago

 

Hy. Let say this is your clearance: you are cleared to Miami Airport as filed. After take off, tun left heading 220. Climb and maintain 2000 feet. Expect 12000 feet after 10 min.." What do you do if you lost comms right after takeoff? Thanks

Asked by Michael over 9 years ago

 

I know the maximum age for FAA ATC is 56. If you retire from the Air Force as an ATC at the age of 39, will the FAA extend your separation age so you can still receive the 20 year retirement?

Asked by Nick almost 9 years ago