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Question 25 of 30 for our Air Traffic Controllers Mock Interview

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Question 25 of 30

How did you become interested in a career as an air traffic controller?

The interviewer would like to know what initially piqued your interest in becoming an air traffic controller. You can answer this question with a bit of a personal touch. When did you first hear of air traffic controllers and what drew your interest?

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  • 25. How did you become interested in a career as an air traffic controller?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer would like to know what initially piqued your interest in becoming an air traffic controller. You can answer this question with a bit of a personal touch. When did you first hear of air traffic controllers and what drew your interest?

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 6th, 2021

      Entry Level

      "I ended up stumbling on this line of work while training in the military. My first time shadowing an experienced ATC was exhilarating. I just knew it's what I wanted to do for the remainder of my career."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 6th, 2021

      Answer Example

      "Growing up, my father was an air traffic controller. He would come home with some fascinating stories, and he took incredible pride in his work. This is what initially piqued my interest in becoming an ATC."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 6th, 2021

      Experienced

      "I have always been interested in being an air traffic controller because I am drawn to jobs that are competitive, and require an acute sense of self. I want to make an impact in this world, and I find this type of work very rewarding because I ensure the safety of hundreds of people per day."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 6th, 2021