Preparations to become air traffic controller?

what are the requirements


where is the best training school


do i still have to go to 4 years of college


if so what major is recommended to take


just any kind of advice or experience on the job would be helpful thanks.Preparations to become air traffic controller?
Join the Air Force and train as one.





http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunitie鈥?/a>





I have two friends who were Air Traffic Controllers for the Air Force - no college. They worked in England, Germany, and all over the U.S. Sure, college wouldn't hurt but why not let Uncle Sam train you?Preparations to become air traffic controller?
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Watch this video! It will help prepare you for situations that you would least expect while studying air traffic controller career.


http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wt8j6o_ZGC4
You can go straight from school provided you are 18. A pilot licence (even a light aircraft would do) would be of great use too. You need to be emotionally stable, quick of mind and highly self confident, plus be able to work well in a team.
You will definitely have to get a degree in order to obtain that sort of job. There are several programs designed specifically for this purpose. I know Purdue University has an air traffic control program as well as the University of Alaska-Anchorage. I'm sure there is more but these are the ones off the top of my head.
I'm actually going through the process of this right now. I initially applied for the public sector position in my desired market (ie chicago, San Diego, miami etc etc.). After this you are asked to take the AT SAT test. It's a barrage of test that took almost 6 hours to complete (you are given 8). I passed the test in the highly qualified bracket and I am currently waiting to go to the interview in May. Once you make it to the interview you're pretty much golden unless you fail your physical, drug test, or psych evaluation. You do not need a degree. Upon receiving a job offer you are sent to Oklahoma City to train at the academy for 4 months then you report to your destination. The full list of the current requirements can be found by googling ';ASAP FAA'; Once you enter the page you can find all the requirements as well as the starting pay, benifits, nature of work, etc.
So you want to be an Air Traffic Controler?





The biggest thing will be to pass the psychological screening, as ATC jobs are very stressful.





This site lays it all out.





http://www.thetracon.com/atcjobs.htm

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