¶ … job of an air traffic controller is without a doubt one of the most demanding and pressure-filled out there. Controllers are responsible for hundreds of lives each day, both on the ground and off. The way I see it, the job of an air traffic controller requires a number of personality and character traits, but most importantly, he or she needs to be communicative, sharp, and decisive.
Communication skills are vital for air traffic controllers. Their job requires them to be in constant communication with a number of individuals at one time. They are required to correspond with others both effectively and concisely. I have developed the ability to communicate in this manner from my social and academic...
In terms of education, I have learned how to present ideas and information succinctly. Through both essays and speeches, I have attained the ability to convey relevant ideas, while "weeding out" information that is not necessary for supporting my main points. Socially, I have been able to translate my academic skills in a more "real world" environment. I can employ the same communicative skills in a more casual or non-academic environment (such as that of an air-traffic controller).
Sharpness is a given when considering the quick exchange of information. In a field like air traffic controller, every piece of information one gives or receives has merit. When directing hundreds of lives in…
