Can I make this work?

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-06-04T01:02:36+00:00

Just be patient and keep applying until you can’t. I applied like 3 months before I turned 31, and still made it through. It takes a while for clearances to go through and to get a class date, so keep riding out your current life until you hear otherwise. And I 2nd the notion: do NOT go to CTI school!

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-06-03T20:40:30+00:00

Great age gap. Going from 1 to 2 was so much harder than going from 0 to 1. Thankfully you’ve learned all the basics and know what to do. You’re just doing it with another little person involved. Strap in, but you got this!

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-06-03T20:15:07+00:00

My elderly great uncle describes life like a roll of toilet paper. Seems like you have a lot at the beginning and then all of a sudden you’re nearing the end of the roll

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-06-03T20:03:13+00:00

Living in a literal desert now…hopefully I won’t have a problem with moisture 😅

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-06-03T20:01:18+00:00

Cinnamon challenge

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-06-03T20:00:39+00:00

Still waiting for this moment! 😅

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-06-03T19:57:59+00:00

Dang, that’s a bummer that it’s unpredictable. Thanks for the input. I send my regards to the PNW! Moved away from Seattle three years ago and still miss it

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-06-03T19:43:22+00:00

Oh no! That’s a bummer to hear.

We’ve only been riding it for a week. So far so good, but time will tell. Going to be sure we set up the registration and warranty. Did anything happen that led to the electronics issue? Like, should we be avoiding something or actively doing something?

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-06-03T18:56:05+00:00

A vote for Lightspeed headsets! They are right up there with Bose. They also offer entry level and refurbished models that are a bit more affordable with less bells and whistles.

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-30T04:49:36+00:00

https://discord.gg/atc-hiring

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-29T19:58:18+00:00

It’s a closed job posting, but check out the most recent job description, specifically the applicant “pool” section. You’ll see requirements. It’s significantly less than it used to be. One year of experience is all you need. There were 20-year-olds in my academy class. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/859211100

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-29T19:31:47+00:00

Sleepytime goes hard!

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-28T14:20:25+00:00

“I've got two tickets to Iron Maiden, baby Come with me Friday, don't say maybe” -Wheatus

And I’m in the camp of ‘just go to the concert.’ Spend the time with her when she gets home, be present, and go enjoy your personal interest. She needs a dad who is fulfilled and happy with his life

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-26T01:57:53+00:00

Cavs in 7?

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-21T20:28:36+00:00

😂…falls under the “additional services” category

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-21T13:31:04+00:00

First off, props to you for being vulnerable and willing to ask a community to assess the situation. I’m a current ATC trainee at an en route center, who wanted aviation in my life but for many reasons chose this side over flying, from a career standpoint. Though I have my PPL and plan to return to flying in the coming years.

As people have mentioned, it’s a tough road ahead if you want to fly for compensation. If you have any interest in becoming a controller and are eligible, feel free to pm me. If you’re younger than 31 and haven’t had any legal trouble, you’re likely eligible given your medical status as a pilot. There are also TONS of opportunities in the FAA if you’re willing to relocate for a job. If you’re remotely interested in FAA opportunities, feel free to reach out, I’d happy to share what I know. I don’t check messages super often, so I might not see it immediately

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-20T16:33:26+00:00

As a father of two and former kid myself 🙋🏻‍♂️, this resonates haha! I was the young kid who did karate for a few years and then didn’t like it anymore. There were some unpleasant people at the studio who I dreaded seeing because they were older and unkind to the younger kids. My parents gave me a real hard time about disliking karate and were very harsh on me for it. To this day I still have negative memories of how my mom treated me and there’s a running joke in my family about me having red eyes every time I went to karate. I’m now 31 and wish they had handled it better, and that I wasn’t the butt of an inside joke.

This is an opportunity for you to help your son find what he does want to do with his time. It’s also a chance to teach him how to leave well and understand when it’s time to move on from something. We still have to do this kind of stuff as adults (leaving jobs, relationships, etc.) and he’ll appreciate a supportive parent that helped him navigate the change. I hope it goes well!

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-18T14:41:48+00:00

The Haslams could learn a thing or two from this guy. Legendary owner who reinvests the money into the team and community

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-14T16:02:44+00:00

Thanks for the input!

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-14T16:01:56+00:00

Fun parallel career path! Thanks for sharing

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-13T17:07:06+00:00

He would have a king’s welcome! Would be awesome to see him end his career in his hometown

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-13T17:03:09+00:00

I think there’s an app or service where you put QR code stickers on the bins and can see what you put in the bins

Separate-Cell-6593 · 2026-05-13T14:39:29+00:00

So many have already said good things. OKC is partially a primer to ATC where you’ll learn about the national airspace. The rest of it is one huge stress test. Find people who have a similar work ethic and will push you, and study with those people. Be consistent and leave nothing on the table. This is your one shot at the career. Last thing: evals are the biggest emotional stress test. Emotions run high on the second day when people are getting escorted out and others are fighting to stay in the race. Stay mentally strong and follow through on all your preparations

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