Hardest experience of my life. - Air Traffic Controller Trainee FAA Employee Review

3.0
Nov 27, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Possible outcome: Gain employment with one of the highest paid civilian jobs in America. At the academy in OKC the Perdiem is $94 a day, over 4 months, it's a nice bonus.

Cons

The program is a grueling pace, its 4 months of studying day and night, and if you miss the mark by 0.1 points they fire you. At least they pay for travel.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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