Making a Jump
12-31-2017, 11:56 PM
#14
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01-01-2018, 06:16 AM
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The subtle point I was trying to make is atc is a tough job that you are either cut out for or your not and the will can yo butt if you can't hack it (yes like other jobs and yes sometimes people slip through).
If it was me, and I already had a job with high income potential and some seniority built up I wouldn't risk it.
01-01-2018, 07:09 AM
#16
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Depending on what facility you get selected for, and assuming you make it through training and fully certify, you can make upwards of 200k in ATC. This would take about 3 years to get to from your hire date.
You won't make that at a regional. How long would it take to get to that pay from right now (assuming you eventually get hired by a major)? maybe 6 years from now you could be at 200k with a major? Don't know.
The ATC route is not guaranteed, enroute has a high washout rate, much more than terminal. If you quit your regional and go the ATC route, you're taking a paycut and giving up 1 1/2 years of seniority. If you're at a WO with a guaranteed flow, then the choice to me would be obvious.
Good luck
You won't make that at a regional. How long would it take to get to that pay from right now (assuming you eventually get hired by a major)? maybe 6 years from now you could be at 200k with a major? Don't know.
The ATC route is not guaranteed, enroute has a high washout rate, much more than terminal. If you quit your regional and go the ATC route, you're taking a paycut and giving up 1 1/2 years of seniority. If you're at a WO with a guaranteed flow, then the choice to me would be obvious.
Good luck
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