[quote="atc"]Hi ahmad,
Nice to hear from a senior ATC
I need to ask some questions..maybe it sound dull to you, but I do need to know your opinion.
How do you prepare your mental and physical for this job? because I do heard the training, practical and doing the job itself are very stressful. How do you cope?
I know all about the training, working environment(even though you have to work during season holidays) but still I want to be a ATC, weired huh?and I knew all about this before the 2nd interview. Luckly, my 2nd interview was at Subang, so I got a peak at ATC office and pantry and also rest room(for the ATC to take nap before the near next cycle). I also got a chance borak2 with A29,A41 and A44. The A44 said that his working hours is normal means back to office hours. They all did gave good advices like to watch more Air Crash Investigation, study about the clouds and weather and constantly brush up English language. They said, when in control room, there is no rank. All are equal, carrying the same burden and cooperation is a must.
So how long have you been as ATC?
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preparation : can't remember any.. myself preparation for ATC is quitting my old job (Kerja Kilang).
Yes the training is kind of stress... it's individual.
I can say ATC is a hell of job to do..... (it's individual again).
Why ? because all people will call u sir. (in RT). I've have controlled a person titled T.SRI, and he called me sir....... where can u find that in any work?..... hahahaha...
i greet SUltan JOhor Also....
Ive been practicing ATC for almost 6 years.... not much exp. la...
and i felt this forum title is too much for me...
to teddy... i suggest;
this forum better be titled as "WMKM practicing controller'' instead.....