Transportation/Logistics Background versus ATC

obguwan · February 29th, 2008, 11:14

Hello All,

I've been hearing so much about the applicants trying to become ATC's these days. I'm hearing that less than 40% will actually checkout. Does anyone feel a person with a Transportation/Logistics background have a better chance at checking out than individuals without that type of background or are we all in the same sinking ship?

kcarpentier · February 29th, 2008, 11:58

You would think you'd have a good shot at not washing out, but from what I've read, there's a certain type of person that makes it, not a person with a certain type of degree.

Hell, I have a degree in meteorology with a focus on aviation weather and from what I've been reading I'm worried for myself. I'm know I can do it, but every day I read posts about people flunking out, quitting, hating, etc... it makes you wonder. I've stuck it out in this degrading, lame job for 2 years though. I don't know if FAA management can be much worse than this place's management. You never know, I guess.

Actual ATCs seem to be able to sniff out a wash-out from 100 yards...

obguwan · February 29th, 2008, 12:05

I definitely understand. My degree is in Business Management. I work in the Transportation/Logistics field. I feel anyone can do any job as long as they are dedicated and have the ability to adapt to change.

teetee · February 29th, 2008, 12:19

My husband is currently working in Logistics as well. However, some people that have applied to work as an ATC are working as call center people. I personally think that your basic instict, ability and IQ in the field (Which is tested on the AT-SAT) gives an indication of how well you could/would do as an ATC. I do NOT know this for sure, but it is something that I do believe. If I am WAY off base, would someone correct me please!

ATLTRACON · March 3rd, 2008, 09:22

You either can or you cannot do the job. No specific previous job will prepare you for ATC. At the screen (back in '86 when it was pass/ fail) there were Dr.'s/pilots/lawyers and a few military pilots who came---and went without passing.