Originally Posted by
Ploddalong
Hi all
I was just wondering how many of you have (or are) been an ATC in the RAF. Im keen to join the RAF and im also keen to be an atc so i thought, why not be part of both.
I have read a what life can be like as a normal atc but ive never heard the point of view from an RAF ATC.
Just wondering how much is different and what yours views are.
Thanks
You have two choices.
Civvy Controlling- Same old blah every day. Aeroplane takes off, climbs, flies down airway, descends, goes around a hold and lands. Multiply by 150 times and that is your day. You will be well rewarded in you bank account for this task.
Military Controlling- Delete the airway bit,fannying around in the hold and the large wadge. Insert aircraft that whizz around at 600-700mph, air to air refuelling, supersonic runs, tactical controlling, getting out of/in the way of all the civvie controllers airliners, being shot at, living in a tent, being cold/hot and hungry,sand, teamwork,cruel banter, loyalty and dedication to Queen and Country for little recognition and there is your difference.
Good luck with you chosen career path my friend.