Could you be an air traffic controller?

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  • Опубликовано: 21 май 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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Комментарии • 158

  • @kurzellreynold5668
    @kurzellreynold5668 4 года назад +250

    I saw math I logged out

  • @Hungry86
    @Hungry86 5 лет назад +218

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

  • @Acupofpassion
    @Acupofpassion 4 года назад +703

    “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 года назад +74

      Thought the same exact thing. This is bs

    • @selfmadetray5836
      @selfmadetray5836 4 года назад +4

      😂😂😂

    • @bycion7770
      @bycion7770 4 года назад +3

      @@siderofficial it's obviously a joke loser lol

    • @Name-bb8wo
      @Name-bb8wo 3 года назад +11

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

    • @vasaaviarion
      @vasaaviarion 3 года назад +1

      Yeah that's Bs lol

  • @arshia2248
    @arshia2248 Год назад +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 Год назад +1

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

    • @Pekenter
      @Pekenter 10 месяцев назад +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 9 месяцев назад +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 9 месяцев назад

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

    • @tchouros
      @tchouros 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @wparo
    @wparo 5 лет назад +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?

  • @johnbar6975
    @johnbar6975 3 года назад +27

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

  • @KarusMBII
    @KarusMBII 3 года назад +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 года назад

      Found any vacancies?

    • @jamesphilipson1289
      @jamesphilipson1289 2 года назад

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

    • @Hazza4257
      @Hazza4257 11 месяцев назад

      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).

  • @bogdan3978
    @bogdan3978 3 года назад +18

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

  • @liveandletflyatc
    @liveandletflyatc 11 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @sgtmeerkat6653
    @sgtmeerkat6653 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @can.du.8116
    @can.du.8116 Год назад +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

  • @lasal134
    @lasal134 5 лет назад +13

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

  • @akhilantony7407
    @akhilantony7407 4 года назад

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

  • @ultron374
    @ultron374 2 года назад +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)

  • @g00rb4u
    @g00rb4u 5 лет назад +25

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

  • @st.t3451
    @st.t3451 Год назад +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 Год назад +1

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

  • @spetsnazttv6724
    @spetsnazttv6724 5 лет назад +3

    And thats why we have radar vectors and flight plans

  • @cliffordchapman801
    @cliffordchapman801 4 года назад +6

    Abysmal from start to finish.

  • @tsvetanstefanovski3232
    @tsvetanstefanovski3232 3 года назад +14

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

  • @TampaJW
    @TampaJW 4 года назад +27

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

    • @yousofabdelwahed9598
      @yousofabdelwahed9598 3 года назад

      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 года назад

      @@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

  • @TheQueenOfGreatness
    @TheQueenOfGreatness 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @VAC2
    @VAC2 5 лет назад +12

    Not all air traffic, class g only.

    • @VAC2
      @VAC2 5 лет назад +1

      @@RS-uo2nd Yes

    • @VAC2
      @VAC2 5 лет назад

      @@RS-uo2nd See above.

    • @VAC2
      @VAC2 5 лет назад

      @@RS-uo2nd Ok.

  • @chriskeller3705
    @chriskeller3705 10 месяцев назад

    This looks like a crazy job

  • @QUICKBOOKS1
    @QUICKBOOKS1 3 года назад +5

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

  • @alexismarquez3674
    @alexismarquez3674 2 года назад +4

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

  • @BluminSoup
    @BluminSoup 9 месяцев назад +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 8 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @isaacmtonga3170
    @isaacmtonga3170 4 года назад +4

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

    • @alexanderkarlous6337
      @alexanderkarlous6337 4 года назад

      Where do you study this major?

    • @alexanderkarlous6337
      @alexanderkarlous6337 4 года назад

      Which university ?

    • @zorilaz
      @zorilaz Год назад

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

    • @Zenice-ol5yr
      @Zenice-ol5yr Год назад

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

    • @Zenice-ol5yr
      @Zenice-ol5yr Год назад

      Very nice I am air traffic controller and pilot assistant

  • @SaintsCheat
    @SaintsCheat 3 года назад +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 😂🤷‍♂️

  • @aggiemchugh2913
    @aggiemchugh2913 4 года назад +11

    music is so annoying

  • @Name-bb8wo
    @Name-bb8wo 3 года назад +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 3 года назад

      The Fanciful Gun 7110.65

    • @egg3288
      @egg3288 3 года назад +5

      Military

    • @egg3288
      @egg3288 3 года назад +6

      Join the airforce as an airtraffic controller to get experience

  • @lukabeast1150
    @lukabeast1150 3 года назад +2

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

  • @bjgreen9951
    @bjgreen9951 4 года назад +16

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

  • @TheFlyingZulu
    @TheFlyingZulu 9 месяцев назад

    3:47 they say heading 000 instead of 360?

  • @QuantumBraced
    @QuantumBraced 4 года назад +26

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

    • @noyesnohaha
      @noyesnohaha 10 месяцев назад

      Is it require in uk

    • @Vipa567
      @Vipa567 9 месяцев назад

      @@noyesnohaha No, it's not required.

    • @om1431
      @om1431 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @alexismarquez3674
    @alexismarquez3674 2 года назад +10

    AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER IS A PROFOUND PROFESSION :)

    • @msjw1997
      @msjw1997 2 года назад +3

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

  • @annamaedevlin1713
    @annamaedevlin1713 4 года назад +5

    Can you imagine, EIGHT HOURS OF THIS?

    • @marku1278
      @marku1278 4 года назад +7

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

    • @coolseaking3757
      @coolseaking3757 4 года назад +3

      @@marku1278 $122, 000 is the median salary

    • @danielkhorkyi6761
      @danielkhorkyi6761 4 года назад +16

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

  • @fi-train8961
    @fi-train8961 Год назад

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

  • @LilSakei
    @LilSakei 4 года назад +3

    *elevator music*

  • @ellaurv
    @ellaurv 4 года назад +17

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

    • @shashichocolat7560
      @shashichocolat7560 4 года назад +1

      heyy what did you do at the end?

    • @ellaurv
      @ellaurv 4 года назад +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 года назад

      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 года назад

      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 года назад

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

  • @koolkidz9193
    @koolkidz9193 2 года назад

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

  • @anxusone715
    @anxusone715 5 лет назад +227

    Terrible terrible music

    • @Sk8x4x3v3r
      @Sk8x4x3v3r 4 года назад +3

      Definitely not going with this video 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @basicdefault7020
      @basicdefault7020 3 года назад

      i like it

  • @dazgodbold
    @dazgodbold 5 лет назад +55

    Clean your lens

  • @blackballer2977
    @blackballer2977 2 года назад

    You nddd 20/20 vision?

  • @peterpetigrew2869
    @peterpetigrew2869 4 года назад +2

    That was proper shit

  • @michaelconley4890
    @michaelconley4890 3 года назад

    Air Traffic Controller

  • @terryb9518
    @terryb9518 4 года назад +7

    Well that was a waste of time

  • @rategoreesh5485
    @rategoreesh5485 5 лет назад +4

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

    • @dy9amo127
      @dy9amo127 5 лет назад

      log cabin lover 😂

  • @vendel3214
    @vendel3214 Год назад +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 Год назад

      You could still get a pilot job wearing glassess!

    • @vendel3214
      @vendel3214 Год назад

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

    • @tacothursdays6546
      @tacothursdays6546 Год назад +1

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

  • @FlightATC
    @FlightATC 3 года назад +7

    "Turn right heading 0 0 0" LOL!

    • @NationalistsRuinAmerica
      @NationalistsRuinAmerica 3 года назад

      what's funny?

    • @FlightATC
      @FlightATC 3 года назад +4

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

    • @bandog1361
      @bandog1361 2 года назад

      @@FlightATC wrong

    • @bandog1361
      @bandog1361 2 года назад

      @@FlightATC wrong

    • @zorilaz
      @zorilaz Год назад

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

  • @praisestovall1412
    @praisestovall1412 Год назад

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

  • @mikkat8613
    @mikkat8613 3 года назад

    Math? Aight

  • @bunachytyd5023
    @bunachytyd5023 Год назад

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

  • @LucyWonglondonbody2body
    @LucyWonglondonbody2body 5 лет назад +3

    He needs a massage

  • @kevinb9986
    @kevinb9986 18 дней назад

    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.

  • @Mr.manson666
    @Mr.manson666 3 года назад

    Alt+F4 for hacks

  • @Zenice-ol5yr
    @Zenice-ol5yr Год назад

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

    • @casedistorted
      @casedistorted Год назад

      Well at least you make a lot of money.

    • @Zenice-ol5yr
      @Zenice-ol5yr Год назад

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

  • @deyudeic
    @deyudeic 2 года назад +2

    Anything can be trained. Anything.

  • @liams.5536
    @liams.5536 5 лет назад +6

    0/10 did not see any wand waving.

    • @TheMontyFox
      @TheMontyFox 5 лет назад

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

    • @liams.5536
      @liams.5536 5 лет назад

      @@TheMontyFox then who directs the planes?

    • @TheMontyFox
      @TheMontyFox 5 лет назад

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

    • @menotyoumenotyou930
      @menotyoumenotyou930 5 лет назад

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

    • @steventcheouafei174
      @steventcheouafei174 4 года назад

      Lol good joke

  • @alexismarquez3674
    @alexismarquez3674 2 года назад

    SECRET :)

  • @nrf82
    @nrf82 4 года назад

    Y la coca que tal?

  • @gregoryconnor9333
    @gregoryconnor9333 3 года назад

    000 try 360

  • @stanleyamaya2546
    @stanleyamaya2546 3 года назад

    Dead

  • @Luka_WiFi
    @Luka_WiFi 6 месяцев назад

    მ.შ.

  • @selvimax3735
    @selvimax3735 Год назад

    Y3ee😎drf I noooyaaano

  • @E-D-E2704
    @E-D-E2704 2 года назад

    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 !

  • @fawziaomar1982
    @fawziaomar1982 3 года назад

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

  • @beedee9534
    @beedee9534 5 лет назад +4

    Love Socialism great aint it thank you for a job

    • @beedee9534
      @beedee9534 5 лет назад

      @@RS-uo2nd a Ruski

    • @beedee9534
      @beedee9534 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +1

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

  • @roflmows
    @roflmows 4 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

  • @theprolorenzo
    @theprolorenzo 4 года назад +4

    Aussies make me cringe.

  • @stampiboy1
    @stampiboy1 2 года назад

    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