Becoming an Air Traffic Controller is a bit like winning at poker: a bit of skill, but mostly luck.
I recall my own angst more than 30 years ago as I sat in a roomfull of hopefulls staring into a test booklet. What did putting together imaginary boxes have to do with seperating airplanes?
Nothing, it turns out.
Today the FAA is tinkering with something called ATSAT, a test to end all tests, which will finally show who will be pushing tin 20, 30 years down line. And if you believe that, I've got a bridge over River Thames for sale that I think will interest you.
Truth be told, passing the interview/test phase is still miles away from becoming a controller. Do what ya gotta do to get in the door, then: good luck!
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