Kansas City ATC career questions....

[nck4857]

I'm currently a Captain at a regional airline and I'm curious about becoming a controller. These are my general questions: Can I be assured to stay in the Kansas City area? Where is the school and how much does it cost? (is there a school here in KC?) What is the lifestyle like of a controller? Pay, benefits? The most important thing is staying in the KC area and being home. I've read the other posts pertaining to this, but I would like more detail information on these specific questions. Thanks.

 

[CitationLover]

are you under 28 at this time? FAA won't hire you under 30.

 

[nck4857]

Yes, i'm 26.

 

[SkyBoy1981]

are you under 28 at this time? FAA won't hire you under 30.

What he means is that they won't hire you 31 and older.

 

[ISaidRightTurns]

Can I be assured to stay in the Kansas City area?

No.

Where is the school and how much does it cost? (is there a school here in KC?)

There are only CTI schools that I know of. None in KC

What is the lifestyle like of a controller?

They call it work for a reason.

Pay, benefits?

Good.