Air Traffic Controller Interview Questions

31 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
32 Tell me about a time when you had to provide on-the-job training to new air traffic controllers.
33 Expound on how you effectively complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.
34 Explain how often you review records or reports for clarity and completeness and maintain records or reports as required under federal law. Has it been beneficial?
35 Describe how you maintain radio or telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, or other area control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.
36 Tell me about what system used to contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, or other information.
37 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
38 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
39 Describe what procedures used when checking conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
40 Share an experience when you had to Initiate or coordinate searches for missing aircraft. What was the outcome?
41 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
42 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
43 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
44 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
45 Has there been problems relaying air traffic information, such as courses, altitudes, or expected arrival times, to control centers? Especially when communicating with international pilots.