Could you be an air traffic controller?

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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2018
  • It's one of the most difficult jobs to get and it's also one of the most lucrative. Science reporter Liam Mannix sees if he has what it takes? Read more -
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 157

  • @Hungry86
    @Hungry86 5 років тому +219

    Would've been good to show an actual ATC working so we've got a point of reference.

  • @kurzellreynold5668
    @kurzellreynold5668 4 роки тому +253

    I saw math I logged out

  • @Supplychainpapi
    @Supplychainpapi 5 років тому +704

    “Apparently you can’t train for it, you’re either born an air traffic controller or not” yeah I’m gonna stop watching right there.

    • @siderofficial
      @siderofficial 5 років тому +74

      Thought the same exact thing. This is bs

    • @selfmadetray5836
      @selfmadetray5836 5 років тому +4

      😂😂😂

    • @bycion7770
      @bycion7770 4 роки тому +3

      @@siderofficial it's obviously a joke loser lol

    • @Name-bb8wo
      @Name-bb8wo 4 роки тому +11

      @@bycion7770 well then its really good way to start a video..

    • @vasaaviarion
      @vasaaviarion 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah that's Bs lol

  • @wparo
    @wparo 5 років тому +115

    All I saw is you sitting in front of a screen and talking about not underestimating... Show us the actual thing. What was the point of this video?

  • @arshia2248
    @arshia2248 Рік тому +25

    I actually just did the second round of testing. I must say that some of the parts of the exam are extremely tough, you literally need to be superhuman to be able to ace all the tests, especially the radar simulation which also involves doing calculations at the same time in the matter of seconds. I think everyone should just apply and see how far they can progress. I have done lots of tests and this one was by far the hardest bunch of tests I have ever experienced.

    • @mkchable
      @mkchable Рік тому +1

      Second round of testing? I just got my CIL acceptance.. There's more testing after that before the academy?

    • @Pekenter
      @Pekenter Рік тому +3

      I did my second round just last week. And I must say the radar stuff was really fun. But things like prolonged attention was really tough. I did pass everything. Now I'm waiting for the results of my medical exams

    • @tchouros
      @tchouros Рік тому +1

      @@Pekentercongrats man ! I got the flu while passing the second round, impossible to stay focus for 4 hours… I’m trying again this year !

    • @onemorething100
      @onemorething100 11 місяців тому

      @@tchouros Great excuse. Should have used the "Covid"

    • @tchouros
      @tchouros 11 місяців тому

      @@onemorething100 Covid and flu aren't that different now, so you can choose which one you prefer!

  • @bogdan3978
    @bogdan3978 3 роки тому +18

    Plot twist it wasn’t a simulation? He landed a bunch of planes perfectly ;)

  • @KarusMBII
    @KarusMBII 3 роки тому +44

    I've been fascinated by planes and flying for as long as I can remember. Never acted on it.
    Looking into at least giving NATS a shot and see if I get anywhere

    • @rayhanislam193
      @rayhanislam193 3 роки тому

      Found any vacancies?

    • @jamesphilipson1289
      @jamesphilipson1289 2 роки тому

      Same mate. How's it working out for you?

    • @Hazza4257
      @Hazza4257 Рік тому

      Go do a Trial Instructional Flight! They’re available at pretty much any flight school/aero club. As much as learning to fly is expensive, FEE-HELP in Australia can cover the vast majority of costs (except things like textbooks, medical examinations, the odd CASA exam/license test fee etc).

  • @liveandletflyatc
    @liveandletflyatc Рік тому +3

    Excellent video! Everybody thinking about applying to be a controller should watch this.

  • @anxusone715
    @anxusone715 5 років тому +228

    Terrible terrible music

  • @lasal134
    @lasal134 5 років тому +13

    We could use more quiet in the background, BUT good video, got the point across. Thanks.

  • @akhilantony7407
    @akhilantony7407 4 роки тому

    How do you get this job? Do you have to do a specific study for this?

  • @ultron374
    @ultron374 3 роки тому +8

    The most stressfull and extremely responsible job - i wouldn't be able to do that. I am glad i am customs specialist, still responsibility but... air traffic is even far more responsibile job than that ( responsibility for life of hundreds of people)

  • @johnbar6975
    @johnbar6975 3 роки тому +27

    Absolutely no offense meant here but watching this guy trying it out is actually the first time I ever got flight anxiety

  • @st.t3451
    @st.t3451 2 роки тому +7

    It's all well and good when the instructors aren't bullying students that are tetoring on the edge of pass or fail.

    • @lamapoop9647
      @lamapoop9647 Рік тому +1

      is it really that common? I've seen a few comments like this one and its making me bit hesitant to apply

  • @tsvetanstefanovski3232
    @tsvetanstefanovski3232 3 роки тому +14

    The actual simulation is from 3:44 to 4:00, that's it. Yes. Exactly, it's totally pointless video.

  • @sgtmeerkat6653
    @sgtmeerkat6653 5 років тому +1

    The guy you worked with/ teacher you during the simulator was his name alexandro or something like that?

  • @g00rb4u
    @g00rb4u 5 років тому +25

    They don't control all the planes in the sky. It's called Class G airspace.

  • @spetsnazttv6724
    @spetsnazttv6724 5 років тому +3

    And thats why we have radar vectors and flight plans

  • @TampaJW
    @TampaJW 4 роки тому +27

    Can definitely tell he is a trainee with his boom aimed at his nostril 😂😂

    • @yousofabdelwahed9598
      @yousofabdelwahed9598 3 роки тому

      Hey r u in this job because if so is there a way to dm u further more into this

    • @misty_8075
      @misty_8075 2 роки тому

      @@yousofabdelwahed9598 hey man did you find anything upon your comments as I’m going into college without a clue of what course i wanted to do but I saw this and it looks great

  • @cliffordchapman801
    @cliffordchapman801 4 роки тому +6

    Abysmal from start to finish.

  • @can.du.8116
    @can.du.8116 Рік тому +4

    Is he crazy? Of course you train to become an air traffic controller. They don’t put anyone in this job without the proper training

  • @VAC2
    @VAC2 5 років тому +12

    Not all air traffic, class g only.

    • @VAC2
      @VAC2 5 років тому +1

      @@RS-uo2nd Yes

    • @VAC2
      @VAC2 5 років тому

      @@RS-uo2nd See above.

    • @VAC2
      @VAC2 5 років тому

      @@RS-uo2nd Ok.

  • @dazgodbold
    @dazgodbold 5 років тому +54

    Clean your lens

  • @aggiemchugh2913
    @aggiemchugh2913 4 роки тому +11

    music is so annoying

  • @TheQueenOfGreatness
    @TheQueenOfGreatness 5 років тому +8

    Y'all are some amazing people ❤️💜💚💛🖤

  • @QUICKBOOKS1
    @QUICKBOOKS1 3 роки тому +5

    Anyone else concerned that they didn't care enough to clean the camera lens?

  • @Name-bb8wo
    @Name-bb8wo 4 роки тому +12

    I really need someone to explain to me how I can gain experience as an air traffic controller
    Because I cant find any information about that and I really want to know what can
    give some sort of advantage on others I'll be grateful if anyone can help

    • @noahwessel6106
      @noahwessel6106 4 роки тому

      The Fanciful Gun 7110.65

    • @egg3288
      @egg3288 4 роки тому +5

      Military

    • @egg3288
      @egg3288 4 роки тому +6

      Join the airforce as an airtraffic controller to get experience

  • @chriskeller3705
    @chriskeller3705 Рік тому

    This looks like a crazy job

  • @alexismarquez3674
    @alexismarquez3674 2 роки тому +4

    AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER IS A GOOD JOB. IT'S A SMART JOB :)

  • @bjgreen9951
    @bjgreen9951 4 роки тому +16

    Was this dude high or drunk.....WTF he was goofy as hell!!!

  • @TheFlyingZulu
    @TheFlyingZulu Рік тому

    3:47 they say heading 000 instead of 360?

  • @isaacmtonga3170
    @isaacmtonga3170 4 роки тому +4

    Yeah, am born an Air traffic controller..starting my aerodrome control course on the 16th March 2020.

  • @koolkidz9193
    @koolkidz9193 2 роки тому

    I think this is something that takes time to master but then again those are living souls so you hit to ball running guess?

  • @SaintsCheat
    @SaintsCheat 3 роки тому +1

    It would also help to either talk through your nose or lower the mic to your mouth. They would appreciate being heard I’m guessing 😂🤷‍♂️

  • @rategoreesh5485
    @rategoreesh5485 5 років тому +4

    I wana on job training atc aerdrome can i get that.plse.

    • @dy9amo127
      @dy9amo127 5 років тому

      log cabin lover 😂

  • @lukabeast1150
    @lukabeast1150 4 роки тому +2

    I feel clickbaited.. didn’t see how an atc job is actually like.

  • @blackballer2977
    @blackballer2977 3 роки тому

    You nddd 20/20 vision?

  • @alexismarquez3674
    @alexismarquez3674 2 роки тому +10

    AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER IS A PROFOUND PROFESSION :)

    • @msjw1997
      @msjw1997 2 роки тому +3

      It is a great career, but if I could do it, anyone can do it. It's all about your work ethic.

  • @QuantumBraced
    @QuantumBraced 4 роки тому +26

    But you *can* get a degree for it, in fact it's required in most countries.

    • @noyesnohaha
      @noyesnohaha Рік тому

      Is it require in uk

    • @Vipa567
      @Vipa567 Рік тому

      @@noyesnohaha No, it's not required.

    • @om1431
      @om1431 10 місяців тому

      ​@@Vipa567sir I'm indian can i become air traffic controller in Europe?
      I have done bachelor in physics

  • @Coastpsych_fi99
    @Coastpsych_fi99 Рік тому

    Lol my spatial awareness is 0 but what an incredible job.

  • @peterpetigrew2869
    @peterpetigrew2869 4 роки тому +2

    That was proper shit

  • @ellaurv
    @ellaurv 4 роки тому +17

    I'm studying nursing but this is also intresting 😂 what to do

    • @shashichocolat7560
      @shashichocolat7560 4 роки тому +1

      heyy what did you do at the end?

    • @ellaurv
      @ellaurv 4 роки тому +9

      Shashi Chocolat I'm still studying nursing and I will graduate decemeber 2021, I decided to finish that degree. Both professions (nurse and air traffic controller) intrests me so after I graduate I will apply to another university to become an air traffic controller 💅🏻 aaand far in the future I can either work in a hospital or in a tower

    • @BoboHR
      @BoboHR 3 роки тому

      When you make a mistake at work, you will kill 1 man. When the flight controller makes a mistake, sometimes even more than 200 people disappear!
      You can sometimes relax in an armchair at work. If the light comes on at night, you get up and there's no problem. When the flight controller falls asleep in a chair, it is not the light bulb that lights up, but the plane.
      Take care of your business. We all appreciate you as well as your job especially in this day and age. Stay healthy and good luck to you! ;-)

    • @mhu2850
      @mhu2850 3 роки тому

      That’s so weird! I’m an aspiring nurse who randomly searched this video after the role peaked my interest.. and I find your comment lol

    • @x3bbylucie
      @x3bbylucie 2 роки тому

      Hey I’m wanting to know what you chose in the end as well? I am debating between ATC or Sonographer.

  • @terryb9518
    @terryb9518 4 роки тому +7

    Well that was a waste of time

  • @annamaedevlin1713
    @annamaedevlin1713 4 роки тому +5

    Can you imagine, EIGHT HOURS OF THIS?

    • @marku1278
      @marku1278 4 роки тому +7

      If you look at the average wage of ATCs that's worth it

    • @coolseaking3757
      @coolseaking3757 4 роки тому +3

      @@marku1278 $122, 000 is the median salary

    • @danielkhorkyi6761
      @danielkhorkyi6761 4 роки тому +16

      You don’t work 8 hours straight, work 2 and rest one!

  • @BluminSoup
    @BluminSoup Рік тому +1

    I’m 20 and have nothing to do in life right now. And for some reason ATC seems to be the one who picked me! Lol I am studying on it hard right now I really want to get a feeling of what I’m in for 😂

    • @hamzamian6048
      @hamzamian6048 11 місяців тому

      If you are in the US I'd recommend getting your SEI (special experience identifier) through the military. I became dual qualified Tower and Rapcon by enlisting in the Air Force and getting picked up for the 1C1XX (ATC) billet. You can go to the recruiter and you don't have to commit to anything until you are signing the enlistment contract knowing exactly what job you are getting in the military. You can talk to an Air Force recruiter and tell them you only want ATC and wait until that billet opens and you get picked up. I did a 6 year contract which ends in May and I plan to apply for the next FAA prior experience bid (I don't have to pass any tests other than the occupational personality assessment and medical because I already have multiple SEI) but you can also get a 4 year contract now. If you decide to apply for the off the street bid it's a bit tougher and more competitive but regardless I hope you are able to pursue ATC because it is such a rewarding profession.

  • @praisestovall1412
    @praisestovall1412 2 роки тому

    They train for it in fresno california...they give you paid training!!

  • @vendel3214
    @vendel3214 2 роки тому +1

    Love the aviation world but I wear glasses so pilot is not a career option. Watched Top Gun and figured out a possible career here

    • @tacothursdays6546
      @tacothursdays6546 Рік тому

      You could still get a pilot job wearing glassess!

    • @vendel3214
      @vendel3214 Рік тому

      @@tacothursdays6546 really? I've been told all my life my glasses would restrict me

    • @tacothursdays6546
      @tacothursdays6546 Рік тому +1

      @@vendel3214 I googled it and found a Federal Aviation Administration standard that permits Glasses and Contact Lenses
      Go fly after your dream!

  • @LilSakei
    @LilSakei 4 роки тому +3

    *elevator music*

  • @michaelconley4890
    @michaelconley4890 3 роки тому

    Air Traffic Controller

  • @FlightATC
    @FlightATC 4 роки тому +7

    "Turn right heading 0 0 0" LOL!

    • @NationalistsRuinAmerica
      @NationalistsRuinAmerica 3 роки тому

      what's funny?

    • @FlightATC
      @FlightATC 3 роки тому +4

      @@NationalistsRuinAmerica It's 360. Straight North is 360.

    • @bandog1361
      @bandog1361 2 роки тому

      @@FlightATC wrong

    • @bandog1361
      @bandog1361 2 роки тому

      @@FlightATC wrong

    • @Jack_The_Ripper_Here
      @Jack_The_Ripper_Here Рік тому

      Turn right heading left. Descent to 20.000 ft you're currently at 13000 ft. Dump fuel over Putin's head.

  • @nrf82
    @nrf82 4 роки тому

    Y la coca que tal?

  • @Mr.manson666
    @Mr.manson666 3 роки тому

    Alt+F4 for hacks

  • @bunachytyd5023
    @bunachytyd5023 Рік тому

    I don’t aggree with you when you said you cant train it or get a degree for it .

  • @mikkat8613
    @mikkat8613 4 роки тому

    Math? Aight

  • @Zenice-ol5yr
    @Zenice-ol5yr Рік тому

    I like my job always am so glady to be air traffic controller

    • @casedistorted
      @casedistorted Рік тому

      Well at least you make a lot of money.

    • @Zenice-ol5yr
      @Zenice-ol5yr Рік тому

      Hahaha are you sure dear I make a lot of money 😆😆😆😆😆

  • @LucyWonglondonbody2body
    @LucyWonglondonbody2body 5 років тому +3

    He needs a massage

  • @deyudeic
    @deyudeic 2 роки тому +2

    Anything can be trained. Anything.

  • @alexismarquez3674
    @alexismarquez3674 2 роки тому

    SECRET :)

  • @gregoryconnor9333
    @gregoryconnor9333 4 роки тому

    000 try 360

  • @liams.5536
    @liams.5536 5 років тому +6

    0/10 did not see any wand waving.

    • @TheMontyFox
      @TheMontyFox 5 років тому

      Those are marshallers who use the wands, not air traffic controllers

    • @liams.5536
      @liams.5536 5 років тому

      @@TheMontyFox then who directs the planes?

    • @TheMontyFox
      @TheMontyFox 5 років тому

      @@liams.5536 Marshallers and air traffic controllers are two separate people

    • @menotyoumenotyou930
      @menotyoumenotyou930 5 років тому

      @@TheMontyFox gotta know a troll when u see one haha

    • @steventcheouafei174
      @steventcheouafei174 4 роки тому

      Lol good joke

  • @kevinb9986
    @kevinb9986 3 місяці тому

    1. Not all planes are controlled by ATC, some fly in uncontrolled airspace.
    2. You are not born an ATC, you train to do it, potentially 18mths in total before you get your initial rating.
    3. You don't need to be super-educated, I know people with an aviation degree who failed, others with no degree passed.
    4. If considering this as a career, research Airservices Australia and its culture. Staff are poorly managed with low morale.

  • @stanleyamaya2546
    @stanleyamaya2546 3 роки тому

    Dead

  • @Luka_WiFi
    @Luka_WiFi 9 місяців тому

    მ.შ.

  • @fawziaomar1982
    @fawziaomar1982 3 роки тому

    This is not a vedio game.. you are controlling two planes now , please be careful.

  • @E-D-E2704
    @E-D-E2704 2 роки тому

    What hapoens if i cause a plane to crash in to adelaide airport skipper ?
    Don't worry about that mate probably get a couple of rubber-neckers and someone might phone in to tell us to keep the noise down but other than that be my guest....one other thing mate the more people on the plane the funnier it is to watch em running atound on fire !

  • @selvimax3735
    @selvimax3735 Рік тому

    Y3ee😎drf I noooyaaano

  • @beedee9534
    @beedee9534 5 років тому +4

    Love Socialism great aint it thank you for a job

    • @beedee9534
      @beedee9534 5 років тому

      @@RS-uo2nd a Ruski

    • @beedee9534
      @beedee9534 5 років тому +1

      @@RS-uo2nd Eisenhower created the highway system a republican with are you ready socialism EPA FBI CIA School systems Parks with toilets Space programs want me to keep going i believe you are a Ruski hack

    • @beedee9534
      @beedee9534 5 років тому +1

      @@RS-uo2nd Well lets tear it up that way you dont go to ball parks that socialism paid for

  • @stampiboy1
    @stampiboy1 3 роки тому

    3:37 this shirt is NOT your size maybe your kid size but not your . Don't try to fool people acting luke you fit and all mate

  • @roflmows
    @roflmows 4 роки тому +3

    australians are ok, but they always talk like this? yeah? that was fun mate? everything is always a quistion instead of a statement, yeah?

    • @caitlynw3804
      @caitlynw3804 4 роки тому +1

      not really, im australian and not many people i know talk like that.

  • @theprolorenzo
    @theprolorenzo 4 роки тому +4

    Aussies make me cringe.