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1. Would there be any reason to worry about being laid off within the next 20-30 years?

2. What locations are the most likely a new controller would work at?

3. How much downtime does an ATC typically get during a shift? I assume you’re not staring at a screen and keeping ears on for 8-12 hours a day.

4. Is it really all that stressful/demanding? Do you go home feeling burned out most days?

5. What kind of steps/promotions beyond being an ATC are there and what do you think about those positions? (Management/Union Rep/trainer/FAA/etc)

6. I imagine there a positions that are on-call to cover sick/vacation days, are they paid a guarantee?

7. If I want to move after being qualified to an open position at another terminal, how is training for a new location handled/paid?

8. Do you get any unofficial perks for being an ATC? Cheaper flights/free “deadheads”?

9. Can you take a leave of absence and maintain certifications? Is it hard to come back after an extended leave (personal/injury)?

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Thanks. I know some of things I’m asking can seem asinine but ATC would be somewhat of a lateral move in all but title and duties for me and therefore comes down to these small things when deciding if it’s a path that suits me. Figured if DayQuil triggers a medical layoff then there would be a nicotine policy.

Running on little sleep, meant to ask is the FAA strict on all tobacco(nicotine drug test or risk of termination if they see you using)?

How’s tobacco treated? I figure no smoking in the office, but are they strict with dip/snus?

Also, are you expected to follow any sort of dress code?