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ATCfan333 · May 15th, 2008, 22:21

Hello all - I'm new to this forum so please forgive me if I'm posting out of line.

I have a few questions for people who are familiar with the ATC profession. I'm currently finishing up my BS in Mathematics (have one year left) and am looking into becoming an air traffic controller (I have done my research on salary, stress etc., so I think I'm familiar with the basics.) Here are my questions:

1. Will the FAA continue hiring OTS applicants for a while? I remember reading that the FAA will step up hiring until 2013. I may not want to apply immediately of college but I don't want to miss this opportunity.

2. How hard is it to get into a certain facility? I would prefer to stay in the midwest, preferably in my hometown (Chicago). How hard would it be to get a tower spot at MDW, ORD, MKE, MSP or at a midwest enroute center?

Thank you all in advance.

Mark

May 15th, 2008, 22:21	#1
ATCfan333 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 4	Looking into ATC Field Hello all - I'm new to this forum so please forgive me if I'm posting out of line. I have a few questions for people who are familiar with the ATC profession. I'm currently finishing up my BS in Mathematics (have one year left) and am looking into becoming an air traffic controller (I have done my research on salary, stress etc., so I think I'm familiar with the basics.) Here are my questions: 1. Will the FAA continue hiring OTS applicants for a while? I remember reading that the FAA will step up hiring until 2013. I may not want to apply immediately of college but I don't want to miss this opportunity. 2. How hard is it to get into a certain facility? I would prefer to stay in the midwest, preferably in my hometown (Chicago). How hard would it be to get a tower spot at MDW, ORD, MKE, MSP or at a midwest enroute center? Thank you all in advance. Mark