EF asked:


Hi. Im graduating next year and planning to go into aviation in the future. Im looking at Aircraft Mechanic but it says it 2 years college, and i dont know if that is really a high choice career to go into. I dont want engineering because i know that i wouldnt be able to handle it. So is Aircraft mechanic a good field to go into?

mrfrudd2006 asked:


My nephew has asked me to research his interest in becoming an aircraft controller. I have never heard of this field being a major in colleges or universities, so I would imagine classes would be connected to major airports. If you are an aircraft controller or you know someone who is, could you offer any advice on how to get into the field.

I do know that controllers have to have sharp memories, make flash decisions, be cool under pressure and work with other busy controllers and high tech equipment.

How much do beginning controllers make per year, how long is the training, is it a hard profession to get hired into, and is there any open positions when training is completed?

Thanks for any and all advice about the profession of aircraft traffic controllers