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daustin408 wrote: [TO: hessduke]
Hi, I saw your post on another thread asking how long until the AT-SAT. I was in the same boat as you almost a year ago. I'm waiting to get through the rest of the process (medical, security) then OKC. I applied the same way in April last year for a facility that I later decided not to go to. I took the ATSAT in late June. Things work a little slow. After than I was contacted in August asking if I wanted to interview, then a month later they called to schedule the interview which couldn't be done until a month after that (Late October). I got a tentative offer a week after my interview, but I decided to turn it down b/c it wasn't going to be a good move for my family after all, so I decided to wait for a better facility. I should be headed to DFW TRACON as soon as i'm processed.
If you went to Duke, We were in Durham at the same time.. I went to high school down the street from there at N.C School of Science & Math and graduated in 02.
If you have any other questions, I'll try to answer them.

hessduke wrote: [TO: daustin408]
Hey there, thanks so much for responding. Yes, we were definitely in Durham the same time - I graduated from Duke in 03. Crazy

So, I have applied on the FAA website and assume the next step would be them contacting me to take the AT-SAT. I took a look at some sample problems and it doesn't seem that tough. I'm not sure what you mean by facility however This is all still pretty new to me as I only started looking into this as a possible career choice a little over two weeks ago

I never thought about being an ATC until I read an article on it and it really sounds like it could be a great fit for me.

A few questions if you don't mind since you offered

How did you know you wanted to be an ATC

Did you do any shadowing If so, how did you go about getting a shadow

The offer you mentioned that you decided not to take - where was this for Maybe I am not understanding the process correctly from app to hire, do you mind explaining it to me

What do you think a 'typical' ATC personality is I just wonder how well I would fit in to the environment since some say that most ATC'ers are 'a**holes' and I'm actually a very nice, down-to-earth woman who just feels that a fast-paced, challenging (yes, even stressful) job is what I need I don't like slow and I don't like routine, I am smart and have always been great at picturing 3-D, I actually think my brain works more like a typical guy than a woman

I've also heard the schedule suc*s, have you heard the same I just worry I won't be able to spend evenings and wknds with my children and family. I don't have children now but do plan on it in the next 3-4 years or so.

I realize this isn't always going to be a possibility but a more 'normal' schedule is what I need and I am not sure this job could ever really provide that. What do you think

Anyway, that's all I can think of for now, I look forward to hearing back. Thanks, in advance, for helping

PS: Go to hell, Carolina, go to hell (hopefully you are a Duke fan)

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