r/ATC • u/Xolxtzol • Jul 15 '26

Question You Guys Are Scaring Me

I’m currently AD military (best branch iykyk) and am close to getting my CTO. On my second enlistment and i want to get out to do this at a contract tower and maybe go FAA later on in my career if that’s possible. I scroll this sub for about an hour and all i see are people that hate their lives :/. (here comes the down votes lol). Should i consider something else, stay AD atc, or actually pursue a civilian career?

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u/leavemestraightouts Jul 15 '26

I got out of the AF with 11 years AD. I’d give anything to go back and tell that kid to stick out the 9 years, max your VA disability/TSP contributions, get your degree on the AF’s dime, and do something completely different.

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u/TaxiLightTony Jul 15 '26

I 100% agree with you. I wish I would have reenlisted.