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We go all the way back to 1921 to find the first air traffic control efforts, accomplished through the use of coloured flags. Today the job is much more sophisticated with advanced technology, but still provides separation in the sky (preventing collisions). Actually, air traffic controllers direct aircraft either on the ground, or [...]
You do it at the movie theater, the supermarket, as well as your favorite coffee shop on the way to work: You line up and wait. And, after September 30, 2010, you may also be asked to do it at your local towered airport.
MORE than 4,000 people have applied to the Irish Aviation Authority for just 25 trainee air traffic controller jobs.
More than 900 applications were received in the last few hours before yesterday’s deadline — making a record total of 4,132 applications.
The original closing time was midday but it was extended [...]
If you are a U.S. citizen, there are three ways to become an air traffic controller,
Path 1:
The FAA values and hires men and women who already have air traffic control experience. They hire three types of experienced controllers:You have prior experience as [...]
