Is it worth Applying?
Hello all.
First, a little about myself. I am 18 years old (less 1 month), have just completed AS level courses in Maths Physics and Geography, and got 2 C's and a B respectively. I intend to contine on and complete the A2 course (giving me a full A level in these subjects). After completeing this, next year i intend to apply to become an Air Traffic Controller.
Now my question is this. Although i dont believe everything i read in the Newspapers, everybody seems to be saying that UK ATC is almost at breakdown, mostly in the En Route sections, is it worth going for it? I mean i know ATC is a stressful job, but if there is so much more traffic this will add significantly to the stress involved, and one mistake picked up by the press would basically end your career.
At least thats the way it seems to me.
Opinions would be welcomed, and before you all start thinking i wont be able to cope with the pressure, its not that, its that i dont want to be getting into something without realising fully what the situation is.
Many thanks
Matty