The replies are all relevant and accurate. As an ATC I believe I have the best compromise of both worlds. I get the view and I get the diversity. I have always found ATC to be constantly challenging and I am amongst the same sort of people as pilots ( have a look at the very small difference in personality profile between the two groups in the MBI system). Have a go at ATC if you want - that leaves plenty of time to revisit the option of a career in flying. Remember even if you find you don't like it you still have it as experience on your resume'. One last comment - I have also done the civvy and military ATC routes and MIL ATC is not to be discounted. RAAF ATC are moving forward in leaps and bounds with many facets of contemporary management practices and technical and safety aspects. The diversity is definitely better than civvy ATC and the cameraderie is unequalled.
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