U.S. Air Force: A Day in the Life of an Air Traffic Controller
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- There are lots of different career opportunities in the U.S. Air Force. Meet SrA Anthony Hernandez, an air traffic control specialist with the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, as he showcases what a day in the control tower looks like at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
Air traffic control works 365 days a year to ensure aircraft and personnel take off and arrive safely, enabling 1st Special Operations Wing aircrews to remain ready for global operations any time, any place. www.airforce.com/
Video by A1C David Lynn
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
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“Anyone who wants to do Air Traffic can do air traffic” - someone who’s never been to a fighter base
Sorry, ATC requires a certain personality type with a very specific set of skills. Sure working a tower in a podunk airport somewhere may be doable by anyone. Go work somewhere busy and say that again. ...Retired ATC 35 years experience
@@baronofgreymatter14 been doing ATC for almost a decade and I completely agree.
"Our job is to separate, and issue safety alerts" the most .65 generalization that I love to hear
Best base in the entire airforce
BEAUCHAMP! I went through tech school for ATC too around the same time.
“Anyone who wants to do air traffic can do air traffic”.... well, I’m glad your SUPE’s lie comforted you, but this is not even close to being true. Some people just aren’t cut out for this career no matter how bad they want it.
so your saying i can't do that even though i want to and what's so hard about this job pls tell me
@@reilens8681 I’m not saying anything about YOU. I’m just saying that simply “wanting to do it” isn’t usually enough. Air traffic control generally requires a certain temperament and disposition. For instance, a timid indecisive person who deeply thinks about each decision before taking action will most likely not succeed in this field no matter how bad they want it.
It’s not a certainty either way that specific personalities or characteristics will succeed or fail, but there are absolutely markers for success where one is much more likely to do well given certain traits.
So to say “anybody who wants to do can do it” is just simply not true. For instance, in the civilian realm via the FAA, the vast majority of the people who wash out either at the academy or in OJTI at the facility “want to do it.” If what this guy said is true, the only people that would wash from the training programs would be those people who are in training that don’t really want to do it.
A little late, but I agree not everyone can do it as ATC is a very stressful job. But if you are good at speaking and can think quickly I am sure you can do it.
Awesome! I’ve had a tour inside Tinker Tower at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma!
7-13-24. What's hard to believe is that flight strips are still being used in the 2021 Air Force. The ob appearence is deceptive. To get this AFSC prior to BMT you have to sign to a six year contract. Consider the Keesler tech school washout rate is about 50% and then more drops via the OTJ phase. The reward is worth it once you qualify. Upon separation there is a high paying FAA career waiting for you.
ATC is my dream, I plan on enlisting next year, hopefully everything goes well. Just gotta get my associates degree in ATC first and I'm out the door.
Roxy, is ATC the only career you are willing to train and serve in?
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting Really anything in aviation is what interests me most so I can be flexible. My first choice was to be a pilot or flight instructor but ATC looked better long-term. I'd also be interested in aviation maintenance or refueling. Being a load master also caught my attention. There's so much I don't know still and I'm very eager to learn more about the Air Force. I just graduated high school and work as an electrician in Maryland but I know it's not something I want to do forever. Becoming an air traffic controller isn't guaranteed of course if I join but it'd still be nice if I got to that point . By any chance would you know if I'd be able to go in as an E3 with an associates degree?
With an associates degree, yes.
College Credits (Qualifying)
20 semester or 30 quarter hours = E-2
45 semester or 67 quarter hours = E-3
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
What is your zip code?
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
@@USAirForceRecruiting 21227, thanks for getting back to me! I've been trying to look for some recruiters to talk to starting July 1st.
Just got booked this job today. I leave for BMT in Nov 19th.
I hope I have what it takes to excel at this job.
I’m sure I can do it.
Awesome!! Here are some things to help you before and during BMT.
1. Know your reporting statement
2. Teamwork is essential
3. Know your chain of command
4. Know the Airmen’s Creed
5. Know the Air Force Song
6. Know Air Force ranks (both enlisted & officers)
7. Know Air Force Core values
8. Recommend being at or close to the BMT PT graduation level before you go to BMT.
airforce.com/education/military-training/bmt
Everything else will come with time. If you do not know any of the above please contact your recruiter for this information. Good luck future Airman!
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Hey! I ship out oct 29th For but And am doing ATC ill see you at Kessler!
I got it too I dont leave till December for bmt.
@@JVH_713
Was ATC a job you wanted?
@JVH_713 Congratulations and welcome to the team! Here are some things to help you before and during Basic Military Training (BMT) to prepare while being in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP).
- Know your reporting statement (at the very minimum)
- Teamwork is essential
- Know your chain of command
- Know the Airmen’s Creed
- Know the Air Force Song
- Know Air Force ranks (both enlisted & officers)
- Know Air Force Core values
- Recommend being at or close to the BMT PT graduation level before you go to BMT (always check with your doctor before exercising). Everything else will come with time. If you do not know any of the above please contact your recruiter for this information. Good luck future Airman!
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
How much free time is there for this job??….I’ve been selected for this an I want to spend time working out
A lot of free time, it’s up to you on how much of that free time you want to put into ATC. Nevertheless you will have more than enough time to work out.
Eh I’ve seen a few people that wanted to do air Traffic give it their all and wash out. Job isn’t for everyone.
This is the job I want, but my recruiter says he can't gurentee it.., if I do the gurenteed job program how much more likely will I get the job after training?
Your ASVAB test, physical exam, citizenship and moral standards determine your job/career qualifications. Ordinarily you will be required to list a specific number of job choices, and at least one Area choice (Mechanical, Administrative, General, Electronics). You will receive one of the choices you listed that also match the Air Force hiring needs. Those members who receive an aptitude area vs a specific job will go through the job process at basic training. about 75% or our jobs are booked there so it does have some advantages. However, it still does not guarantee one specific job you are wanting to enter under. However, it may open more opportunity as some jobs such as medical jobs tend to be booked there. You may discuss this further with your recruiter.
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
So you're saying as long as you know your job it's not that stressful? You'll discover thats not always the case but good luck to ya.
There's no pressure if you don't fail.
If you aren't made up to be a man or build skills just say that lmaoooo
Nice 👍
Watching this as a prior service Army ATC, who was talked to and possibly convinced to join the Air Force Guard for ATC 🤔
Awesome. Did you speak with your area Guard recruiter?
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
If you are going to do ATC the Air Force is the only branch worth your time
Can you do more day in the life for cyber related jobs
We are not able to do a day in the life of... all 130+ careers. However, you may research more information about the Air Force on our site of www.airforce.com to include benefits like education, careers, training, lifestyle, requirements, etc.
There is also the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) portion that answers a lot of the most common questions asked: www.airforce.com/frequently-asked-questions/
You may also log on to Airforce.com to chat with a live advisor to answer your questions.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting Awe man thats a bummer, ill be sure to check the link out
@Buck Dewey ok buddy calm down
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What’s it like for basic cadet training?
Please watch the video. You may research more information about the Air Force on our site of www.airforce.com to include benefits like education, careers, training, lifestyle, requirements, etc.
There is also the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) portion that answers a lot of the most common questions asked: www.airforce.com/frequently-asked-questions/
You may also log on to Airforce.com to chat with a live advisor to answer your questions.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
Is it worth it to go to a four-year school to become an Air Traffic Controller, instead of attending an eighteen-month program to get certified?
Either way does not guarantee that job in the Air Force. Your Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test scores, physical exam, citizenship and moral standards determine your job/career qualifications. Until you have taken BOTH your ASVAB test and completed your physical exam. The Air Force does not know what jobs/careers you would qualify for.
For example: you could have a perfect Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score and find out during your physical exam at Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and you find out that you are red & green deficient during your eye exam or some other medical issue. So you do not qualify for any EOD, Special Warfare, flying careers, SERE, electrical or mechanical jobs, Security Forces, Fire Protection, etc. … OR … you could be in perfect physical shape & have no medical issues, but you have low ASVAB scores. So you do not qualify for certain jobs that require higher ASVAB scores.
You may view our career fields the Air Force has to offer. Each page will provide a career description, if it is an Enlisted, Officer or Health Professions and career requirements: www.airforce.com/careers/browse-careers
Job Selection Process: When processing through the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), you will provide the Air Force Job Counselor with at least 5 jobs or more and an aptitude area (General, Mechanical, Electronics, or Administrative) that you qualified for, and are willing to train and serve in. You will receive one of the jobs, or an aptitude area that meets the needs of the United States Air Force that YOU selected. Remember, this is an opportunity for you to go through the job selection process, and Enlist into the United States Air Force, not shop for a specific job. You CANNOT wait for a specific job. Whether it is your #1 job choice or your #8 job choice you must accept the career. As long as you are fully qualified for a specific career, and if there is an opening in that career field, then you will get that career guaranteed to you in your contract. Remember you will receive one of the careers/aptitude area that you qualified for and that YOU requested.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting Thank you!
You are welcome
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
The best controllers are often military controllers. The Air Force is willing to work with you if you struggle through training but you have motivation. The civilian will wash you out if you don’t get it as fast as your peers.
@@jimmyr7501 also depends if you are cognitively fast
Can GED holders be an ATC/Enlisted?
calebbb!, yes if you meet all other requirements: www.airforce.com/careers/aviation-and-flight/air-traffic-control
Your Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test scores, physical exam, citizenship and moral standards determine your job/career qualifications. Until you have taken BOTH your ASVAB test and completed your physical exam. The Air Force does not know what jobs/careers you would qualify for.
Your first step is to contact a recruiter. What is your age, citizenship status, highest level of education completed, and zip code?
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
Can someone provide advice for ATC tech school?
it’s can get very stressful, high wash back and wash out rate. there is also a 2 hour mandatory study time in tech school. If you’re in the books a lot you’ll be perfectly fine. just remember to not get complacent because tech school is a lot different from operational and you’re gonna be in the books a lot even after you get rated because things change in the books consistently. I’m still currently working for my 5lvl operationally in the rapcon and i’ve had 2 of my friends washout to another career and the other booted from the airforce because they got lazy and complacent, so even when you struggle in training just show initiative and dedication and you’ll be just fine
BS, that at ANYONE, can be an air traffic controller ..
Try 5 squadrons, one reserve wing, alert barn, PJ alert. Also we ran up and down stairs to the cab.
imagine working as an atc for the military for 23,000 a year as an e-3 when you can make 100,000+ as a civilian 🤡
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Do all jobs in thr airforce pay the same
Yes your salary is based on rank and time in service. However, some careers have signing bonuses
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service