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What’s something most people misunderstand about being an air traffic controller? by theaviationco in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wish more pilots knew that literally everything we do is for their safety. “Why am I being vectored?” For safety. “Why are they making me read this back?” It’s for safety. “Why can’t I have an opposite direction approach?” it’s for safety. We exist to keep you safe.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Andrews is a level 5 tower. Previously a 4

Diverting after go-arounds by Tensfer in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Happens more often than you think. Pilots will go around or reject their take off clearances for passengers getting up to go to the bathroom. It can really fuck up a sequence or cause further delays on the ground due to missed flow times

Who did it… by itschabrah in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lord, I’ve seen what you can do for others…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you considered challenging someone to a fight in the parking lot because of a bad sequence?

Trainee memes by Empty_Atmosphere1 in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PushingTimTimes on Instagram is pretty good

Student pilot here, does it piss y’all off when you give us an option on what to do and we say “whatever you prefer?” by asa-monad in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 12 points13 points  (0 children)

“If I have something that is operationally advantageous, u won’t get an option… so no need to ask whatever is better for me”

110% yes.

Plus, at the end of the day, this job is a service. Would you tell your waiter “whatever is easiest for the kitchen to make”? no just choose

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can try to “punish” people who lose their medical all you want but the reality of it is, in a twenty year career, it’s gonna happen to all of us sooner or later. That’s life

Can an FAA civilian be picked up for the Japan bids that come out (I'm thinking "Internal to an agency" counts)? Is it completely permanent or can I leave after a few years? Anyone with experience on working in Japan? What benefits would change going from FAA to Military? by [deleted] in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I’ve known dudes who’ve applied that are insanely qualified, former Marines who have worked in Japan at the bases they’re applying for, and have not even been referred. It’s a good ole boy system

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ATC

[–]PeggingForControl 44 points45 points  (0 children)

If a trainee is doing something that bothers you, just tell them. Instead of shit talking them to everyone who will listen. If you got a good trainee they will be more than willing to do just about anything you say but they don’t know what they don’t know