What does it take to become an ATC?

[Stifler's Mom]

Originally posted by Vector4Fun
There IS stress in the job. But stress is dfferent things to different people. Some people just thrive on stress. I think you'll find many controllers at the busiest facilities are like that.

The guys and gals in ATL seem to be this way. My hat's off to them. I know I would probably fail miserably at what they do.

The one voice I can consistently recognize is "Buzz" (sp?). This guy always seems to be having a great time at what he is doing.

Buzz, if you are lurking around out there...kudos..."and a good day."

 

[Swass]

Runninhorn,
Try to take a pre-session class before spring semester, they only last a couple of weeks. I'm sure you've already thought of this, but it might save you a whole semester of just taking one class.

 

[RUNNINHORN]

any idea how long that CCBC school is in Penn? How much does it cost, anyone know?

 

[IFlyOU]

any idea how long that CCBC school is in Penn? How much does it cost, anyone know?

http://members.tripod.com/~ccbcavi/atc.htm (ATC program. You can have them send you a free packet)

www.ccbc.edu (CCBC's homepage)

By the way guys, I just became a member here and i'm seriously contemplating going to CCBC. Just finished up at OU with an MEI and i can't find work anywhere. This seems like the best option for me. Thanks again for all the help!

 

[RUNNINHORN]

anyone have a good link to the MARC program?

 

[cakeordeath]

I thought they had shut down the MARC program a while back but it looks like it's up and running again.

http://www.minneapolis.edu/academics/areaofstudy.cfm?aos_id=1

 

[RUNNINHORN]

yea, now it is just finding a place that the wife and I can agree on to move to for 2 years to do the training.

 

[RUNNINHORN]

Are all schools for this 2 year programs? Just wondering if they had any 18 month or 12 month programs. Seeing that I turn 28 next week. I heard you had to be UNDER 30 to be an ATC, or start as one.