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^^Cool, I was in the AF too, from 1993-1998. I am now an air traffic controller for the FAA. I work both the tower and radar approach/departure controls.
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^^Cool, I was in the AF too, from 1993-1998. I am now an air traffic controller for the FAA. I work both the tower and radar approach/departure controls.
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It's not stressful all the time, but it certainly has its moments. Kinda like being a cop I think, you have to keep a cool head because people can die if you make the wrong decision.
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