How To Become An Air Traffic Controller

The path to becoming an air traffic controller is quite interesting and varies from place to place. This is because requirements are set by the civil aviation authorities of each country. Today, let’s take a look at some of these requirements.

[sliferxxxx]

Air traffic controller here. I got in via the CTI route and passing the ATSAT. Stressful career but very rewarding.

[hampshirewanderer]

An incredible choice of subject for this video.

While I do not feel confident in my abilities to be a successful ATCO, I did find an interesting vacancy for ATSAs (Air Traffic Services Assistant), based at NATS Swanwick. This position works closely with and supports ATCOs and their workload.

[maxs_d___]

An air traffic controller is my dream job planning to enrole with nats in Southampton and until then train to the Vatsim network!

[siobhanpeal]

If you have the right mindset it is one of the most rewarding careers ever. I have never regretted it!

[colin]

I have always wanted to be an air traffic controller, lucky for me their is a collage in my state offering training. Hope I can become one someday!

[taylordarland]

Currently at the faa academy in OKC. Training is no joke.

[egpx]

It was a great job. I spent 37 years as an ATCO before retiring three years ago. My username gives you a clue as to where I worked! New entrants these days all seem to have degrees which should be completely unnecessary. The job is very specific so the individual authorities have to provide the training to do the job. I can’t think of a single university course that would provide any sort of knowledge that would help in becoming an ATCO. Joining at, say, 19 at the end of high school rather than 23 at the end of university means no student loans to pay off, less sponging off the Bank of Mum and Dad and most important of all, an extra four years of pension contributions.

[spades]

An extremely difficult job to learn but once you learn it and get a few years in then it’s fairly easy unless there’s weather.

[rajr]

This is why I love your channel. You make interesting innovative videos.

[explorenaked]

I once heard that being an ATC is one of the most stressful jobs a person can have. Not sure if it is true but I can certainly see why it would be.

[ehsan]

I wanted to apply when I was 29 in Switzerland but they didn't accept me because I wasn't Swiss or EU national. Today I'm 39 and still regret such conditions which deprive people for making their dream come true. Anyways life goes on...

[deojamal]

I want that career and I will reach it ! ❤

[dannyisnow]

In Singapore you at least need a poly diploma or university degree to become a air traffic controller. I been recdommand to study for aviation management as thats seemingly the only Course in poly that has air traffic control topics in it. Praying I manage to qualify for that course.

[TheyCallMeSep]

awesome video simple flying! you really teach me alot :D

[kojoharrison]

I would Love Love Love to be an ATCO but sadly I’m much older than the required age which is sad because my previous job in the Healthcare involves being safe so I’m very compliant and particular

[Chris_at_Home]

I did some work at ZAN over 20 years ago and they had the best video games in their break room.

[JustCoolnShawn]

This is something I’m very much interested in! I live in New Jersey, I’m 29 years old. I’ll be 30 in January 3rd I wanna get in it before it’s too late. I just don’t know where to start off

[trob]

You forgot to mention about the US military entry option, even though US military ATC does not openly qualify you fully, it usually helps!
Some of us remember the ATC strike, the US military controllers stepped up to the plate!🇺🇸

[spelldaddy]

I have considered going into air traffic control, but I'm worried that I would fail the medical. I've looked at FAA standards for pilot's medicals, for which my medical condition would fail, and my understanding is that it's the same requirement for ATC

[pumpkin]

Ive considered this and sort of want to be one... still deciding tho