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Title: Air traffic controller careers
Post by: cpat on August 23, 2004, 06:11:55 PM
I have recently taken a serious interest in air traffic control, having taken flying lessons and having learned how to do the radio talk.  Are there any career opportunities in ATC for individuals over the age of 31?  I am age 35.
Title: Re: Air traffic controller careers
Post by: dave on August 23, 2004, 06:40:50 PM
Quote from: cpat
I have recently taken a serious interest in air traffic control, having taken flying lessons and having learned how to do the radio talk.  Are there any career opportunities in ATC for individuals over the age of 31?  I am age 35.


It's a little too late.  :-(

http://www.thetracon.com/atcjobs.htm

"Because studies show that the unique skills necessary for success as a controller diminish with age, a maximum age of 30 has been established for entry into an FAA tower or center controller position."
Title: Air traffic controller careers
Post by: LOWS on August 24, 2004, 11:01:58 AM
it's the same in Austria and you must have an university-entrance diploma.
Below you can read something about ATC in Europe:
http://www.eurocontrol.int
Title: Air traffic controller careers
Post by: AmericaWestCMH on August 27, 2004, 01:39:15 PM
I couldn't find anything stating a maximum age for entry into Canada's ATC System, if you're deeply interested.
Title: Air traffic controller careers
Post by: ATC on September 06, 2004, 08:29:21 PM
You can still  get into FSS.
Title: Air traffic controller careers
Post by: Jane G on September 22, 2004, 09:02:17 AM
The situation here in Australia is still a little more relaxed. There were definitely at least a couple of succesful ATC applicants in this years' intake that were 35. And 2005 mid year intake applicants are now being sought by Airservices Australia. Am very tempted to go for it myself.
Title: Re: Air Traffic Controller Careers
Post by: CYKF Tower on November 29, 2004, 10:21:41 PM
I recently visited the CYKF Tower in Kitchener, Ontario (CAN) to talk to a controller about a career in ATC.

He was still in training under Nav Canada and just turned 41. (He was so cool! - I owe those guys so much. Thanks again!  :D )

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