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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is air traffic control tower manager George Harper to discuss what life is like working as a controller in a tower.
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Talking Points:
- George and his journey to the tower cab.
- How he developed his passion for aviation?
- Does everyone who operates in a control tower work for the FAA?
- What is a contract tower?
- What are the top reasons for becoming an Air Traffic Controller?
- What are the challenges of being an Air Traffic Controller?
- How to become an Air Traffic Controller.
- Advice to those looking towards becoming a controller.
- Pay and benefits.
- Facility of the year 2019.
Links Mentioned in This Podcast:
https://www.flypgd.com/pgd-tower-rva-award/
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/air-traffic-controllers.htm
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