Could you be an air traffic controller?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ค. 2018
  • It's one of the most difficult jobs to get and it's also one of the most lucrative. Science reporter Liam Mannix sees if he has what it takes? Read more -
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  • @kurzellreynold5668
    @kurzellreynold5668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    I saw math I logged out

  • @Hungry86
    @Hungry86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    Would've been good to show an actual ATC working so we've got a point of reference.

  • @Supplychainpapi
    @Supplychainpapi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +704

    “Apparently you can’t train for it, you’re either born an air traffic controller or not” yeah I’m gonna stop watching right there.

    • @siderofficial
      @siderofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      Thought the same exact thing. This is bs

    • @selfmadetray5836
      @selfmadetray5836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂😂😂

    • @bycion7770
      @bycion7770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@siderofficial it's obviously a joke loser lol

    • @Name-bb8wo
      @Name-bb8wo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@bycion7770 well then its really good way to start a video..

    • @vasaaviarion
      @vasaaviarion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah that's Bs lol

  • @wparo
    @wparo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    All I saw is you sitting in front of a screen and talking about not underestimating... Show us the actual thing. What was the point of this video?

  • @arshia2248
    @arshia2248 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I actually just did the second round of testing. I must say that some of the parts of the exam are extremely tough, you literally need to be superhuman to be able to ace all the tests, especially the radar simulation which also involves doing calculations at the same time in the matter of seconds. I think everyone should just apply and see how far they can progress. I have done lots of tests and this one was by far the hardest bunch of tests I have ever experienced.

    • @mkchable
      @mkchable ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Second round of testing? I just got my CIL acceptance.. There's more testing after that before the academy?

    • @Pekenter
      @Pekenter ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I did my second round just last week. And I must say the radar stuff was really fun. But things like prolonged attention was really tough. I did pass everything. Now I'm waiting for the results of my medical exams

    • @tchouros
      @tchouros 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Pekentercongrats man ! I got the flu while passing the second round, impossible to stay focus for 4 hours… I’m trying again this year !

    • @onemorething100
      @onemorething100 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tchouros Great excuse. Should have used the "Covid"

    • @tchouros
      @tchouros 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@onemorething100 Covid and flu aren't that different now, so you can choose which one you prefer!

  • @bogdan3978
    @bogdan3978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Plot twist it wasn’t a simulation? He landed a bunch of planes perfectly ;)

  • @KarusMBII
    @KarusMBII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I've been fascinated by planes and flying for as long as I can remember. Never acted on it.
    Looking into at least giving NATS a shot and see if I get anywhere

    • @rayhanislam193
      @rayhanislam193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Found any vacancies?

    • @jamesphilipson1289
      @jamesphilipson1289 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same mate. How's it working out for you?

    • @Hazza4257
      @Hazza4257 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go do a Trial Instructional Flight! They’re available at pretty much any flight school/aero club. As much as learning to fly is expensive, FEE-HELP in Australia can cover the vast majority of costs (except things like textbooks, medical examinations, the odd CASA exam/license test fee etc).

  • @sgtmeerkat6653
    @sgtmeerkat6653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The guy you worked with/ teacher you during the simulator was his name alexandro or something like that?

  • @akhilantony7407
    @akhilantony7407 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you get this job? Do you have to do a specific study for this?

  • @liveandletflyatc
    @liveandletflyatc ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video! Everybody thinking about applying to be a controller should watch this.

  • @johnbar6975
    @johnbar6975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Absolutely no offense meant here but watching this guy trying it out is actually the first time I ever got flight anxiety

  • @lasal134
    @lasal134 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    We could use more quiet in the background, BUT good video, got the point across. Thanks.

  • @st.t3451
    @st.t3451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's all well and good when the instructors aren't bullying students that are tetoring on the edge of pass or fail.

    • @lamapoop9647
      @lamapoop9647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      is it really that common? I've seen a few comments like this one and its making me bit hesitant to apply

  • @ultron374
    @ultron374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The most stressfull and extremely responsible job - i wouldn't be able to do that. I am glad i am customs specialist, still responsibility but... air traffic is even far more responsibile job than that ( responsibility for life of hundreds of people)

  • @spetsnazttv6724
    @spetsnazttv6724 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And thats why we have radar vectors and flight plans

  • @g00rb4u
    @g00rb4u 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    They don't control all the planes in the sky. It's called Class G airspace.

  • @can.du.8116
    @can.du.8116 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is he crazy? Of course you train to become an air traffic controller. They don’t put anyone in this job without the proper training

  • @cliffordchapman801
    @cliffordchapman801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Abysmal from start to finish.

  • @QUICKBOOKS1
    @QUICKBOOKS1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anyone else concerned that they didn't care enough to clean the camera lens?

  • @Name-bb8wo
    @Name-bb8wo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I really need someone to explain to me how I can gain experience as an air traffic controller
    Because I cant find any information about that and I really want to know what can
    give some sort of advantage on others I'll be grateful if anyone can help

    • @noahwessel6106
      @noahwessel6106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Fanciful Gun 7110.65

    • @egg3288
      @egg3288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Military

    • @egg3288
      @egg3288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Join the airforce as an airtraffic controller to get experience

  • @TheQueenOfGreatness
    @TheQueenOfGreatness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Y'all are some amazing people ❤️💜💚💛🖤

  • @TampaJW
    @TampaJW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Can definitely tell he is a trainee with his boom aimed at his nostril 😂😂

    • @yousofabdelwahed9598
      @yousofabdelwahed9598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey r u in this job because if so is there a way to dm u further more into this

    • @misty_8075
      @misty_8075 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yousofabdelwahed9598 hey man did you find anything upon your comments as I’m going into college without a clue of what course i wanted to do but I saw this and it looks great

  • @tsvetanstefanovski3232
    @tsvetanstefanovski3232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The actual simulation is from 3:44 to 4:00, that's it. Yes. Exactly, it's totally pointless video.

  • @alexismarquez3674
    @alexismarquez3674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER IS A GOOD JOB. IT'S A SMART JOB :)

  • @VAC2
    @VAC2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Not all air traffic, class g only.

    • @VAC2
      @VAC2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RS-uo2nd Yes

    • @VAC2
      @VAC2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RS-uo2nd See above.

    • @VAC2
      @VAC2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RS-uo2nd Ok.

  • @chriskeller3705
    @chriskeller3705 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks like a crazy job

  • @SaintsCheat
    @SaintsCheat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would also help to either talk through your nose or lower the mic to your mouth. They would appreciate being heard I’m guessing 😂🤷‍♂️

  • @dazgodbold
    @dazgodbold 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Clean your lens

    • @kerrybeveridge6803
      @kerrybeveridge6803 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok ok ok Darren don’t you dare start to hate him

  • @aggiemchugh2913
    @aggiemchugh2913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    music is so annoying

  • @lukabeast1150
    @lukabeast1150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel clickbaited.. didn’t see how an atc job is actually like.

  • @Coastpsych_fi99
    @Coastpsych_fi99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol my spatial awareness is 0 but what an incredible job.

  • @isaacmtonga3170
    @isaacmtonga3170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeah, am born an Air traffic controller..starting my aerodrome control course on the 16th March 2020.

    • @alexanderkarlous6337
      @alexanderkarlous6337 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where do you study this major?

    • @alexanderkarlous6337
      @alexanderkarlous6337 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which university ?

    • @zorilaz
      @zorilaz ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the requirement to be join a testing system? What are the tests and how can one train ?

    • @Zenice-ol5yr
      @Zenice-ol5yr ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder!!!!! I am in Harvard university

    • @Zenice-ol5yr
      @Zenice-ol5yr ปีที่แล้ว

      Very nice I am air traffic controller and pilot assistant

  • @TheFlyingZulu
    @TheFlyingZulu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:47 they say heading 000 instead of 360?

  • @rategoreesh5485
    @rategoreesh5485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wana on job training atc aerdrome can i get that.plse.

    • @dy9amo127
      @dy9amo127 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      log cabin lover 😂

  • @koolkidz9193
    @koolkidz9193 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is something that takes time to master but then again those are living souls so you hit to ball running guess?

  • @QuantumBraced
    @QuantumBraced 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    But you *can* get a degree for it, in fact it's required in most countries.

    • @noyesnohaha
      @noyesnohaha 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is it require in uk

    • @Vipa567
      @Vipa567 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@noyesnohaha No, it's not required.

    • @om1431
      @om1431 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Vipa567sir I'm indian can i become air traffic controller in Europe?
      I have done bachelor in physics

  • @bjgreen9951
    @bjgreen9951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Was this dude high or drunk.....WTF he was goofy as hell!!!

  • @alexismarquez3674
    @alexismarquez3674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER IS A PROFOUND PROFESSION :)

    • @msjw1997
      @msjw1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is a great career, but if I could do it, anyone can do it. It's all about your work ethic.

  • @blackballer2977
    @blackballer2977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You nddd 20/20 vision?

  • @annamaedevlin1713
    @annamaedevlin1713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can you imagine, EIGHT HOURS OF THIS?

    • @marku1278
      @marku1278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If you look at the average wage of ATCs that's worth it

    • @coolseaking3757
      @coolseaking3757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@marku1278 $122, 000 is the median salary

    • @danielkhorkyi6761
      @danielkhorkyi6761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You don’t work 8 hours straight, work 2 and rest one!

  • @peterpetigrew2869
    @peterpetigrew2869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was proper shit

  • @ellaurv
    @ellaurv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm studying nursing but this is also intresting 😂 what to do

    • @shashichocolat7560
      @shashichocolat7560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      heyy what did you do at the end?

    • @ellaurv
      @ellaurv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Shashi Chocolat I'm still studying nursing and I will graduate decemeber 2021, I decided to finish that degree. Both professions (nurse and air traffic controller) intrests me so after I graduate I will apply to another university to become an air traffic controller 💅🏻 aaand far in the future I can either work in a hospital or in a tower

    • @BoboHR
      @BoboHR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you make a mistake at work, you will kill 1 man. When the flight controller makes a mistake, sometimes even more than 200 people disappear!
      You can sometimes relax in an armchair at work. If the light comes on at night, you get up and there's no problem. When the flight controller falls asleep in a chair, it is not the light bulb that lights up, but the plane.
      Take care of your business. We all appreciate you as well as your job especially in this day and age. Stay healthy and good luck to you! ;-)

    • @mhu2850
      @mhu2850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s so weird! I’m an aspiring nurse who randomly searched this video after the role peaked my interest.. and I find your comment lol

    • @x3bbylucie
      @x3bbylucie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey I’m wanting to know what you chose in the end as well? I am debating between ATC or Sonographer.

  • @terryb9518
    @terryb9518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well that was a waste of time

  • @anxusone715
    @anxusone715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Terrible terrible music

    • @Sk8x4x3v3r
      @Sk8x4x3v3r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Definitely not going with this video 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @basicdefault7020
      @basicdefault7020 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i like it

  • @vendel3214
    @vendel3214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the aviation world but I wear glasses so pilot is not a career option. Watched Top Gun and figured out a possible career here

    • @tacothursdays6546
      @tacothursdays6546 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could still get a pilot job wearing glassess!

    • @vendel3214
      @vendel3214 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tacothursdays6546 really? I've been told all my life my glasses would restrict me

    • @tacothursdays6546
      @tacothursdays6546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vendel3214 I googled it and found a Federal Aviation Administration standard that permits Glasses and Contact Lenses
      Go fly after your dream!

  • @praisestovall1412
    @praisestovall1412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They train for it in fresno california...they give you paid training!!

  • @michaelconley4890
    @michaelconley4890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Air Traffic Controller

  • @BluminSoup
    @BluminSoup 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m 20 and have nothing to do in life right now. And for some reason ATC seems to be the one who picked me! Lol I am studying on it hard right now I really want to get a feeling of what I’m in for 😂

    • @hamzamian6048
      @hamzamian6048 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you are in the US I'd recommend getting your SEI (special experience identifier) through the military. I became dual qualified Tower and Rapcon by enlisting in the Air Force and getting picked up for the 1C1XX (ATC) billet. You can go to the recruiter and you don't have to commit to anything until you are signing the enlistment contract knowing exactly what job you are getting in the military. You can talk to an Air Force recruiter and tell them you only want ATC and wait until that billet opens and you get picked up. I did a 6 year contract which ends in May and I plan to apply for the next FAA prior experience bid (I don't have to pass any tests other than the occupational personality assessment and medical because I already have multiple SEI) but you can also get a 4 year contract now. If you decide to apply for the off the street bid it's a bit tougher and more competitive but regardless I hope you are able to pursue ATC because it is such a rewarding profession.

  • @FlightATC
    @FlightATC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Turn right heading 0 0 0" LOL!

    • @NationalistsRuinAmerica
      @NationalistsRuinAmerica 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      what's funny?

    • @FlightATC
      @FlightATC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@NationalistsRuinAmerica It's 360. Straight North is 360.

    • @bandog1361
      @bandog1361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlightATC wrong

    • @bandog1361
      @bandog1361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlightATC wrong

    • @zorilaz
      @zorilaz ปีที่แล้ว

      Turn right heading left. Descent to 20.000 ft you're currently at 13000 ft. Dump fuel over Putin's head.

  • @LilSakei
    @LilSakei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    *elevator music*

  • @nrf82
    @nrf82 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y la coca que tal?

  • @deyudeic
    @deyudeic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anything can be trained. Anything.

  • @mikkat8613
    @mikkat8613 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Math? Aight

  • @Zenice-ol5yr
    @Zenice-ol5yr ปีที่แล้ว

    I like my job always am so glady to be air traffic controller

    • @casedistorted
      @casedistorted ปีที่แล้ว

      Well at least you make a lot of money.

    • @Zenice-ol5yr
      @Zenice-ol5yr ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha are you sure dear I make a lot of money 😆😆😆😆😆

  • @LucyWonglondonbody2body
    @LucyWonglondonbody2body 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He needs a massage

  • @liams.5536
    @liams.5536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    0/10 did not see any wand waving.

    • @TheMontyFox
      @TheMontyFox 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those are marshallers who use the wands, not air traffic controllers

    • @liams.5536
      @liams.5536 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheMontyFox then who directs the planes?

    • @TheMontyFox
      @TheMontyFox 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@liams.5536 Marshallers and air traffic controllers are two separate people

    • @menotyoumenotyou930
      @menotyoumenotyou930 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheMontyFox gotta know a troll when u see one haha

    • @steventcheouafei174
      @steventcheouafei174 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol good joke

  • @bunachytyd5023
    @bunachytyd5023 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t aggree with you when you said you cant train it or get a degree for it .

  • @alexismarquez3674
    @alexismarquez3674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SECRET :)

  • @Mr.manson666
    @Mr.manson666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alt+F4 for hacks

  • @kevinb9986
    @kevinb9986 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1. Not all planes are controlled by ATC, some fly in uncontrolled airspace.
    2. You are not born an ATC, you train to do it, potentially 18mths in total before you get your initial rating.
    3. You don't need to be super-educated, I know people with an aviation degree who failed, others with no degree passed.
    4. If considering this as a career, research Airservices Australia and its culture. Staff are poorly managed with low morale.

  • @gregoryconnor9333
    @gregoryconnor9333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    000 try 360

  • @Luka_WiFi
    @Luka_WiFi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    მ.შ.

  • @stanleyamaya2546
    @stanleyamaya2546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dead

  • @E-D-E2704
    @E-D-E2704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What hapoens if i cause a plane to crash in to adelaide airport skipper ?
    Don't worry about that mate probably get a couple of rubber-neckers and someone might phone in to tell us to keep the noise down but other than that be my guest....one other thing mate the more people on the plane the funnier it is to watch em running atound on fire !

  • @selvimax3735
    @selvimax3735 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y3ee😎drf I noooyaaano

  • @fawziaomar1982
    @fawziaomar1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is not a vedio game.. you are controlling two planes now , please be careful.

    • @ravantheoghacker863
      @ravantheoghacker863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this is a simulation actual planes are not flying

    • @fawziaomar1982
      @fawziaomar1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ravantheoghacker863 👍 okay

  • @beedee9534
    @beedee9534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love Socialism great aint it thank you for a job

    • @beedee9534
      @beedee9534 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RS-uo2nd a Ruski

    • @beedee9534
      @beedee9534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RS-uo2nd Eisenhower created the highway system a republican with are you ready socialism EPA FBI CIA School systems Parks with toilets Space programs want me to keep going i believe you are a Ruski hack

    • @beedee9534
      @beedee9534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RS-uo2nd Well lets tear it up that way you dont go to ball parks that socialism paid for

  • @theprolorenzo
    @theprolorenzo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aussies make me cringe.

  • @stampiboy1
    @stampiboy1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:37 this shirt is NOT your size maybe your kid size but not your . Don't try to fool people acting luke you fit and all mate

  • @roflmows
    @roflmows 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    australians are ok, but they always talk like this? yeah? that was fun mate? everything is always a quistion instead of a statement, yeah?

    • @caitlynw3804
      @caitlynw3804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not really, im australian and not many people i know talk like that.