Also did the PATCO workers understand the risk of being fired in total? Did conditions improve for the new workers or was it the same/worse?
It was suggested from all the questions and responses I received an another sub to do an AMA. So, whatcha got?
Original thread
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/r9ytvl/what_is_your_job_and_how_much_do_you_get_paid/hnfln85?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3
I am currently in college considering ATC as a future career. I keep seeing people say Air Traffic Controllers die within 10 years after retirement. I cant seem to understand why this would be the case and it scares me honesty. Is there any real data to back this up or is it just a myth?
Thanks!
Good evening team! Just wondering if there are any ladies in this profession who can shed light on training, the job itself, what it's like working as an ATC!? Any information will be much appreciated!
Thank you so much
Final Update 8/3
The application window is closed! This will be my last update on this thread, although I will continue to answer any questions that I get notifications for here.
To all who applied: Head over to r/ATC_Hiring to keep in touch throughout the upcoming process. There are a lot of hurdles to clear and I know a lot of you will continue to have a ton of questions. I’ll be over there posting updates and helping out along the way. See you there, and good luck!
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Update 8/1, 11:00pm CDT
Wrapping up for the night. I’ll be back here tomorrow for the last day of the application window. After that, I encourage those of you who applied and want to stay in touch to head over to r/ATC_Hiring. I created that sub after the last hiring round to be a place for everybody to keep in touch and bounce questions off each other as they move along through the very long hiring process. See you tomorrow!
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Update 8/1, 7:00am CDT
Good morning! I’m back here all day to continue to answer any lingering questions. Fire away.
Update 7/31, 9:30pm CDT
Logging off for the night. Thank you all for the continued interest! For those of you who aren’t familiar with how I did my previous AMAs, I will continue to update this thread daily until the bid closes, and then periodically with any major updates. The hiring process takes MONTHS, sometimes over a year. I know a lot of you will continue to have questions as we move along, and I want to be here to help in any way I can.
If you haven’t already, check out the links below to my previous AMAs. I have a bunch of info on how this process works moving forward.
I will be back here tomorrow morning to continue the conversation, and I’ll update this thread accordingly. Also please continue to DM me with any questions you don’t feel comfortable asking publicly. I will do my best to answer every one of you ASAP.
Good night, see ya in the morning!
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Update 7/31, 5:30am CDT
Back to answer more questions. Keep them coming! I will continue to respond to questions here and in my DMs throughout the day, and I’ll update here again once I’m done for the night.
HERE is the link for the medical requirements.
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Update 11:30pm CDT
I’m heading to bed for a few hours. I’ll be back on in the morning
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Was looking into the job description and might think it's a good idea - Would love some feedback
Hi--something made me wonder about the hot-air balloons which launch during our Labor Day Balloon event. They tend to drift towards our airport. Is there ever a conflict/problem? how is it resolved? I'd love to hear from air traffic controllers and/or balloon pilots!
The German air traffic controllers at Frankfurt Airport are renowned as a short-tempered lot. They not only expect one to know one's gate parking location, but how to get there without any assistance from them. So it was with some amusement that a Pan Am 747 listened to the following exchange between Frankfurt ground control and a British Airways 747, call sign Speedbird 206.
Speedbird 206: "Frankfurt, Speedbird 206 clear of active runway." Ground: "Speedbird 206. Taxi to gate Alpha One-Seven." The BA 747 pulled onto the main taxiway and slowed to a stop.
Ground: "Speedbird, do you not know where you are going?" Speedbird 206: "Stand by, Ground, I'm looking up our gate location now." Ground (with quite arrogant impatience): "Speedbird 206, have you not been to Frankfurt before?" Speedbird 206 (coolly): "Yes, twice in 1944, but it was dark, -- And I didn't land."
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