Folding_Expert
The FNG
- Joined
- Sep 22, 2004
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So, here I am up in the tower last night BSing with one of the senior air traffic controllers (on slow days I go up there and shoot the shiat with them.....supposedly they like talking to us lowly ramp workers).
Anyway, I was shocked when he told me that he thinks I should become an air traffic controller. I mean, after all, my memory sucks ass, I have a tendency to swear like a sailor under extreme pressure, and I can't stand stupid student pilots like me.
But he explained that by having a good overall picture of what goes on during flight operations, I am probably a prime candidate for the job (even more so now given the ominous controller shortage that everyone is worried about). He says that all that I need to do is complete and pass an aptitude test (which, apparently, he thinks I am capable of passing), and do the proper training and all that crap, and I am good to go.
Think I should go for it? I personally think I don't have what it takes, but it may be due to the same confidence issue I had when I applied for the job on the ramp. Just wanted y'all's (or however you type that) opinion. Am I seeing a good opportunity here? I always wanted to be the dude in the tower and think it would kick ass. It was just when he said that to me, it got me thinking, that's all. I have yet to do any serious investigation.
Any suggestions and/or advice welcome. Thanks!
Anyway, I was shocked when he told me that he thinks I should become an air traffic controller. I mean, after all, my memory sucks ass, I have a tendency to swear like a sailor under extreme pressure, and I can't stand stupid student pilots like me.
But he explained that by having a good overall picture of what goes on during flight operations, I am probably a prime candidate for the job (even more so now given the ominous controller shortage that everyone is worried about). He says that all that I need to do is complete and pass an aptitude test (which, apparently, he thinks I am capable of passing), and do the proper training and all that crap, and I am good to go.
Think I should go for it? I personally think I don't have what it takes, but it may be due to the same confidence issue I had when I applied for the job on the ramp. Just wanted y'all's (or however you type that) opinion. Am I seeing a good opportunity here? I always wanted to be the dude in the tower and think it would kick ass. It was just when he said that to me, it got me thinking, that's all. I have yet to do any serious investigation.
Any suggestions and/or advice welcome. Thanks!