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Air Traffic Controller career

  • 10-03-2014 4:57pm
    #1
    matthew1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭


    I am going into transition year next year and wondering about work experience in ATM , I really am fascinated by aviation . I would love to find out is the job suitable for me as I am aware there are high stress levels involved . Has anyone ever heard of anyone getting work experience with air traffic control?


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  • #2
    notharrypotter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭notharrypotter


    What part of Ireland are you in.?

    Try nearest Airport or Irish Aviation Authority


  • #3
    matthew1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭matthew1998


    notharrypotter wrote: »
    What part of Ireland are you in.?

    Try nearest Airport or Irish Aviation Authority
    Sligo . How would Shannon work out? Thanks.


  • #4
    jamo2oo9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,780 ✭✭✭jamo2oo9


    matthew1998 wrote: »
    Sligo . How would Shannon work out? Thanks.

    Knock is closer. You might get a better chance working there than Shannon if I'm honest.


  • #5
    matthew1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭matthew1998


    I would say Shannon's ATC is a lot more vast than Knock's. Although the short journey is always a plus . I will email the and see whats up! Will get back to you guys soon!


  • #6
    folbotcar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 472 ✭✭folbotcar


    Knock might be a better option than Shannon simply because it's a whole lot less busy. just having controllers in the tower. But the obvious one is Sligo. Why not contact them? With a less busy tower you can take in a lot more and the controller will have more time to explain things.


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  • #7
    geneva geneva4444
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭geneva geneva4444


    Shannon ATC has students on work experience all the time. Not entirely sure how they go about getting in but I'm assuming an email to IAA's HR department is a good place to start. The students typically spend a couple of days in the operations centre in Ballycasey, Shannon. I think they get down to the tower as well for a day to see Approach, Tower and Ground operations.
    As you say, it's a long way from Sligo but in reality, if you want to see some action it's the place to go. You'll get the whole picture (enroute centre as well as airport movements).
    Hope this helps


  • #8
    matthew1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭matthew1998


    folbotcar wrote: »
    Knock might be a better option than Shannon simply because it's a whole lot less busy. just having controllers in the tower. But the obvious one is Sligo. Why not contact them? With a less busy tower you can take in a lot more and the controller will have more time to explain things.
    I would but it would'nt be the normal experience that I would hope to encounter in the future. Sligo is a small regional airport that is probably fairly quiet. But I like the sound of the controller being able to explain and stuff! And of course there would be a significant difference in the dad to day journey.


  • #9
    folbotcar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 472 ✭✭folbotcar


    matthew1998 wrote: »
    I would but it would'nt be the normal experience that I would hope to encounter in the future. Sligo is a small regional airport that is probably fairly quiet.
    Of course it is but I wouldn't dismiss it so lightly. It's still ATC and the controllers are fully qualified. By all means try to get to Shannon or indeed Dublin. But failing that what alternative is there?


  • #10
    matthew1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭matthew1998


    folbotcar wrote: »
    Of course it is but I wouldn't dismiss it so lightly. It's still ATC and the controllers are fully qualified. By all means try to get to Shannon or indeed Dublin. But failing that what alternative is there?

    Knock :) ? What has the best ATC facilities ?


  • #11
    folbotcar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 472 ✭✭folbotcar


    Well obviously Knock has airliners and is busier. I'd definitely contact them if I were you. Contact all of them! Good luck.


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  • #12
    doc5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32 ✭doc5


    hi. im from Cork and i am also in Transition Year.

    I went to Cork ATC for my Ty Work Experience. They let me up in the tower with the controllers. It was a great experience.

    I didnt know anyone in the ATC. I just rang the Cork Atc manager and asked.


  • #13
    matthew1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭matthew1998


    doc5 wrote: »
    hi. im from Cork and i am also in Transition Year.

    I went to Cork ATC for my Ty Work Experience. They let me up in the tower with the controllers. It was a great experience.

    I didnt know anyone in the ATC. I just rang the Cork Atc manager and asked.

    Would you be considering it as a career ☺:) ? Thanks !


  • #14
    Blue Punto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 834 ✭✭✭Blue Punto


    Think im gonna give up on this and put it on adverts


  • #15
    jamo2oo9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,780 ✭✭✭jamo2oo9


    Blue Punto wrote: »
    Think im gonna give up on this and put it on adverts

    Huh? :confused:


  • #16
    Peregrine
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 26,403 Mod ✭✭✭✭Peregrine


    I think he meant to post that in this thread:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057167490

    Or BP actually owns all Western ATCs and is going to sell it on adverts to TY students :p


  • #17
    jamo2oo9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,780 ✭✭✭jamo2oo9


    Nimrod 7 wrote: »
    I think he meant to post that in this thread:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057167490

    Or BP actually owns all Western ATCs and is going to sell it on adverts to TY students :p

    Ah makes sense now! :P


  • #18
    matthew1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭matthew1998


    What about the Air Corps , and serve their as an ATC for around 4 years?


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