Originally Posted by
Tagzy
Following on from a previous thread, is the only route into ATC to get a job as a trainee? Is there an option to fund your own training in your spare time whilst working another job?
In the past, some people have started working at an airfield as an ATC assistant and by dint of showing aptitude, the airfield have sponsored them for an ATCO course.
You could try this, maybe getting yourself an ROCC and FISO Licence first; both of these can be studied for in your spare time whilst doing another job.
NB If you decide to do actual FISO work, you MUST obtain the ROCC too because you cannot operate an aeronautical band radio without one; an FRTOL does not 'cover' you for this.