Air traffic Controller?

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Hey everyone. Ok so first of all im in 9th grade in High School. And my career that i wanted to be is a Air Traffic Controller (ATC). I just want to know what do i need to do to become a ATC (colleges, classes in HS, College). I need facts that i need to know like if i need to learn how to speak french or spanish. If i'm allowed to use glasses or do i have to get a eye laser surgery thing. I also wanted to be some sort of engineering if its possible if i can't become a job like this. I heard its also hard to get a job as a ATC as there only a few FAA approved schools. I just want to plan it out and everything.


I live in California, so i heard you can only get certified in 1 state. I live close to LAX about 2-3 hours. Right now taking ( as a freshhy) Biology, Geometry, Health/PE. And next semister English 1, Pe/Freshwrite, and Spanish. I can also change my classes around if i need to change to spanish to french or something...

Thanks

Tyler · Accepted Answer

Helpful High School Courses:
Algebra
Computer applications
English
Geography
Physics



Typical Major Courses:
Aircraft operations
Aviation law
Aviation meteorology
Aviation safety
Human factors in aviation
Introduction to air traffic control
Principles of management
Radar and non-radar operations


Hope that helps.

CaptnJ2008 · Answer

There are about 21 school in the United States that offer Air Traffic Controller Training.  There is also one in Walnut California.  Here's a list of all the Air Traffic Controller Training schools in the United States: http://www.flightschoollist.com/air-traffic-controller-schools.php
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Air traffic Controller?

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