In this episode, I talk about some of the things that have happened to me in my now 12 years of working in an air traffic control tower. I talk about some of the lighthearted moments and some of the not so lighthearted moments in my career. In the middle, I talk about a free guide we are giving away. It's titled, "Top 10 Tips to Succeed at the FAA …

In this episode, I tell some of the "Tall Tales" I have from my time as an instructor at the Academy. Some of the stories are of victories, and some of defeats. Hopefully, you can get something useful from each story. The main reason for my telling these stories is to let you know that others have gone through this journey you are on before you. Th…

On this episode, I talk about what it is like to work at an enroute center. I discuss what a normal day is like, what the traffic is like. I talk about what kinds of sectors I worked in my specialty. I describe the different positions there are at a center. What they do and how they are staffed. I talk about breaks. How often you get them and how l…

In this episode, we’ll dive into the unique experience of working in an air traffic control tower. We’ll explore daily responsibilities, challenges, and the excitement that comes with the job, drawing on my 30 years of experience and insights from former colleagues. Segment 1: The Basics of Tower Operations Overview of the air traffic control tower…

Segment 1: Understanding the Academy Structure and Expectations Overview of the FAA Academy: The curriculum, phases, and training environment. Types of evaluations (academic tests, simulations, etc.). What the Academy expects from students: The importance of discipline, focus, and quick learning. Key areas of study: airspace structure, aircraft per…

In this episode, I break down the most common reasons students struggle or fail at the FAA Academy. I highlight key challenges that students face and offer actionable advice to overcome them. The podcast begins by addressing: 1) Unrealistic expectations, explaining how many students underestimate the mental and academic demands of the program. 2) P…

In this episode, I tackle a great question, What qualities do I see in trainees that go on to have long and successful careers as air traffic controllers? That is a deep question. I talk about how the main thing to do is to show up every day. That's number 1! Next, is to show up prepared every day. Be ready to train. Know more than what they expect…

In this episode, I talk about the ways you can become an air traffic controller. I discuss: the FAA "Open bid" the FAA "Experience bid" CTI schools the military Advanced ATC school With the FAA "Open bid" coming Oct. 11, this is a good time to think about the ways you can become a controller. If you have any questions about any of the ways you can …

In this episode, I talk about specific ways you can mitigate stress while at the Academy and as a trainee at your first facility. They include: Creating a routine for your time at the Academy that includes: study time downtime sleep exercise Positive Visualization Creating a routine for working a scenario I talk about how sleep deprivation will imp…

In this episode, I talk about a podcast that I listened to that made me know that I needed to do a part 2. That podcast was from John Maxwell at John Maxwell Leadership Podcast. In that podcast, he talks about the Power Of 5. I try to take that Power of 5 and relate it to what students are trying to accomplish at the FAA Academy. The 5 are: What do…

On today's episode, I talk about what I have seen as the hardest thing for students at the FAA Academy. I talk about the amount of information you, as students, will be required to absorb and to know. Then, I talk about the hardest thing: NERVES! Join me as I give you some tips about handling nerves while you are at the Academy. Let me know what yo…

On this episode, I talk about why phraseology is King. I talk about the reasons it's so important and some ways to practice. If you have great phraseology, you will: Sound Professional Be Professional Be able to put evaluators to sleep If you have a question you want me to talk about, you can leave a comment or email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.co…

In this episode, I talk about some of the reasons to become an air traffic controller. If you like the music, you can find more at Gregorianrock.com.Por Tom Hanes

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On this week's episode Zach, Henry, and Colton talk about Michael Flynn, Bill O'Reilly, Jason Chaffetz, and the French Election.Por Side by Side News

And we back! On this weeks podcast Henry catches up with Zach and Colton while discussing the state of the GOP, healthcare, GA-06 and KA-04, resistance, and the upcoming French election.Por Side by Side News

This week the crew discusses the last few crazy days in politics, including Donald Trump's Muslim ban, Steve Bannon's addition to the National Security Council, the false claim of large scale voter fraud, and the Executive Order to continue building the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.Por Side by Side News