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Why is an air traffic controller's job so stressful?

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If you are lucky enough to work at one of these (and willing to accept the low end of the pay scale) then stress is probably much lower and stressful events infrequent. read more

Air traffic controllers, who maintain the flow of aircraft in and out of airports and in flight, are key to aviation safety. This is well recognized as one of the most stressful jobs, requiring total concentration. read more

Certainly, other jobs are stressful, and I would never try to compare one as"more stressful" than the other. The top ones are all stressful. But those that try to downplay the stress of air traffic control would only need to visit a busy air traffic control facility for a day and they would see and probably feel the stress themselves. read more

Nope, he is just flying the flight. However, Air Traffic Controllers are the one, who governs the flight navigation and advice pilots from a ground station. Our lives are on their hand, until we land safely, hence, their job demands a huge responsibility. read more

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