How can I become and Air Traffic Controller?
I'm very interested in becoming an Air Traffic Controller! I love the communication side of Aviation.
I'm currently a Sophomore in college and my school does not offer an AT-CTI program, but it offers Flight Operations and Aviation Management (which I'm taking both).
I was wondering what the process would be to become a controller the civilian way. I do not desire to join the military. I just want to be an ATC at airports in the US
You need to get off the computer and get busy and become an air traffic controller
Contact the FAA. If you qualify you will attend the FAA Academy for air traffic control specialist. After Successful completion of the program, you will be assigned to a facility as a trainee.
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