How do air traffic controllers deal with stress?

Air traffic controller "Vic Vector" explores the main stressors of air traffic control, from foul weather to flight emergencies, holiday travel and more. read more

I did some research and a lot of air traffic controllers deal with stress the same way a high school student would on a math test, they fiddle and fidget with things. Like tapping a foot or playing with a pencil. They usually just focus on their work and maybe play with a pencil. read more

Almost all air traffic controllers work for the Federal Aviation Administration, a federal government agency. Median annual wages of air traffic controllers in May 2008 were $111,870. Retirement is mandatory at age 56, but an exception may be made up to the age of 61 for those of exceptional skill and ability. read more

TPG Contributor “Vic Vector” is an air traffic controller at a major ATC facility in the United States. In this installment of our Insider Series, he talks about the infamous amount of stress associated with the job and how controllers deal with it. read more