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Air Traffic Control

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by BrieflySpeaking, Apr 5, 2012.

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  1. BrieflySpeaking

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    Just giving you guys a look at ARTCC (air route traffic control centers). These guys are the ones that dont work in airport towers and are essentially responsible for the higher airspace, Class A and B. (cruising altitudes) :cool:

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    Best career out there, btw. :)
     
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  2. Deckard

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    I don't want to know what they're doing!!!
     
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  3. baller4life315

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    Are you a controller, BrieflySpeaking?
     
  4. DaleDoback

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    I was going to ask the same question. I have been a Controller for 8 years.....do we have anyone else here in ATC?
     
  5. BrieflySpeaking

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    nope, not yet. I'm currently a CTI student. Where do you work???
     
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    I am working in Okinawa Japan. Have been here since 2009. I am an Air Force Controller and have been rated here, Langley AFB and 2 separate locations in Iraq. How much time you got left in school?
     
  7. BrieflySpeaking

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    Nice. Ever think about coming back to the states?? I have like a year left of school.
     
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    reminds me of breaking bad...

    ...only breaking bad viewers know what im talking about
     
  9. DaleDoback

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    Oh hell yeah man. I'll be taking a new job in Hawaii this July. Japan is cool and all but time to get back to the norm! Have you started the FAA process yet?
     
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    single???? :confused:

    :( I couldn't think of leaving my family to WORK like that...

    :grin:

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  12. baller4life315

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    Which CTI school do you go to?

    Beaver graduate here.

    Been through two panels. Passed up both times :mad:
     
  13. DaleDoback

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    Beaver Graduate? I got a 3 - Level here that is a Beaver Grad. He could not get hired on and joined the Force. When you graduate?
     
  14. Uprising

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    It's the first thing that popped into my mind.

    Love that show.
     
  15. BrieflySpeaking

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    I go to Mt. SAC here in Los Angeles. Did you do well on the ATSAT?


    The hiring process?? No, I have to finish the CTI first then hopefully I'll get picked up soon there after. But man, that's awesome to do the job you love..in Hawaii! I'll take wherever they place me, I really dont give a damn.
     
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    Both of my parents were. Are you at Houston Center?
     
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    When I was in HS we took one of those tests that tell you what job you would be good at when you grow up. Mine came back ATC and the reason was because I apparently handled stress well. I never became an ATC, but I always took pride in that test result and try to live up to it in my current job.
     
  20. DaleDoback

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    Nah man. I would LOVE to get there when I finish my time in the Military. I am in Okinawa and soon to be working in Hawaii for the next 3-6. Both Parents ATC? You must of had a crazy upbringing!
     

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