Originally Posted by
Futurairtrafficer_97
Hey guys ,I’ve made it to stage 3 however I have a big concern I hope existing air traffickers can help with
I’m a black man applying for this position however through the website and the videos I’ve watch , theirs a lack of diversity. My question is to anyone who works for them , will my skin colour put me at a disadvantage ? What’s is the ratio of coloured people as air traffickers?
( genuine question, honest concern )
Hi , I worked as an ATCO for 35 years retiring two years ago. There has never been an issue with racism within any of the ops rooms I have worked in. You are correct in thinking that there is a lack of diversity within the operation and that has always been the way and I am not sure why. I have some theories but that’s not for here. Start your training and enjoy it. You will find ATCOs a friendly and fun bunch on the whole and as long as you put the work in they will treat you with respect and work hard to complete your training. What matters to an ATCO is your ability to work in the team and support each other. Regardless of gender or colour. Good luck .