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Actually how stressful is being an air traffic controller?

Im a high school student that is looking to get into air traffic controlling as a job for the future. Im in high school and then im going to go to college so I feel like I have the stress levels for it but im just curious how stress it it actually is. Ive had people tell me its a stressful job but they dont do that job so how do they really know so thats why im asking this question. #high-school-students #jobs #help #how-stressful

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Tom’s Answer

Any job can be stressful if a person allows it to be. But an air traffic controller has to be attentive, responsible, and very much on top of their job since the lives of many individuals are dependent on them from the time a plane takes off to the moment they touch down. It would be a smart idea to visit an actual airport, with permission, and ask if you could possibly speak to an air traffic controller to ascertain if this is, in fact, the job for you. Hearing and learning from an experienced individual is the best way to make a decision as to whether this is the direction you wish to travel in since many skilled and experienced individuals will let you know that it's bound to be stressful at times, but with enough training and experience, it could be a very interesting career choice.
Thank you comment icon Thank you so much Tom that was very informational and helpful! Matthew
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Bob’s Answer

That is great advise from Tom. In addition, you can review some information online in advance of visiting to provide some additional insight. This is a link to an article about the most stressful jobs and an air traffic controller is listed in the top 5.

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0811/Top-5-most-stressful-jobs/:~:text=Air%20traffic%20controllers,%20who%20maintain%20the%20flow%20of,of%20the%20most%20stressful%20jobs,%20requiring%20total%20concentration.
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