How to Answer: Do you have any air traffic control experience outside of CTI school?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Air Traffic Controllers job interview.
28. Do you have any air traffic control experience outside of CTI school?
How to Answer
CTI school can prepare you for the job in general, but the hiring manager would like to know if you have any real-time, hands-on experience.
Written by Rachelle Enns on April 6th, 2021
Entry Level
"If you do not have experience outside of CTI school: "I have not worked as an ATC as I just completed CTI school last month. I look forward to learning everything that I can on the job."
Written by Rachelle Enns on April 6th, 2021
Answer Example
"I have worked as an air traffic controller for the past three months since graduating from CTI school. It was a temporary position that I was fortunate enough to land right after completing my certification."
Written by Rachelle Enns on April 6th, 2021
Experienced
"Absolutely! I have been an air traffic controller for the past three years. I hope to expand my experience to include leading and training other ATC's in the future."
Written by Rachelle Enns on April 6th, 2021