Am I right in thinking there used to be some flight time in the ATCO training??
True, up to a point. It's still applicable under NATS training, but
not with the "private" colleges (ASTAC and BAE) in the UK.
I trained at a "private" college (now defunct), but I made it a point for me to talk to pilots of all sorts of ilk about their opinions and their experiences. But then again, I chose this job because I like aircraft but don't really want to fly them.
Much has changed in the 8 years since I got my own Yellow Peril in my stickies, but what is so important is to
never stop learning. It's one of the most dynamic occupations out there, and for me, the most exciting and challenging one possible.
