In our last episode, we discussed the 10 reasons you should become an air traffic controller. Joining me again today is George Harper, an air traffic control manager, to discuss 10 reasons you may not want to become an air traffic controller.

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Ten Reasons You Should Not Become An Air Traffic Controller:

Afraid of heights.
Don’t like high-stress environments.
Don’t like being responsible for people’s lives.
The opposite of intellectually stimulating can be intellectually exhausting
Rarely 9-5 Mon-Fri (schedule)
Cannot make mistakes (at all)
Never routine, always changing
Ongoing training and refresher training are required monthly
May have to move for career
It’s a difficult field to get into.

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp285-life-of-an-air-traffic-control-tower-manager-with-george-harper/

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/air-traffic-controllers.htm#tab-1
Scholarships:
ATC Scholarship in our guide at https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

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With a shortage of air traffic controllers, there has been a renewed interest in the career. I have with me George Harper, an air traffic control manager, who will discuss the 10 reasons why you should become an Air Traffic Controller. George joined us on the show 5 years ago when we had a great conversation about what it is like to be a controller. Check out episode 285 to learn more.

Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com

Ten Reasons You Should Become An Air Traffic Controller:

An office with an amazing view.
Home every day.
Pay and Benefits
$137,380
Intellectually stimulating.
Something different every day
Adrenalin rush
Challenging
Elite career and is respected
Professional video gamer -Radar-
Rewarding career, keeping people safe

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp285-life-of-an-air-traffic-control-tower-manager-with-george-harper/

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/air-traffic-controllers.htm#tab-5

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/air-traffic-controllers.htm#tab-1
Scholarships:
ATC Scholarship in our guide at https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Monthly Group Coaching:

https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching
Use coupon code “CoachItForward” for the first month free.

One On One Coaching:
https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/career-coaching

Questions:

feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or
Visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

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