Do you need 20/20 vision to be an air traffic controller?

Do you need 20/20 vision to be an air traffic controller?

With or without correction air traffic controllers must demonstrate 20/20 distant vision in each eye separately, 20/40 in each eye at 16 inches near vision, and 20/40 in each eye at 32 inches intermediate vision if they are 50 years of age or older. Glasses or contact lenses are permitted.

What should I eat before FAA medical?

Drink plenty of water the day of the exam. Avoid foods/beverages with caffeine, sodium or carbohydrates/sugar at least 8 hrs prior to the exam. Avoid eating at least 4 hrs prior to the exam.

Can air traffic controllers take Adderall?

Included are amphetamines (Adderall), pemoline (Cylert), methylphenidate (Ritalin), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), and modafinil (Provigil). The medical condition itself may be unacceptable. Medications used for anxiety, depression, and for psychotic disorders are not acceptable.

Is LiveATC real?

LiveATC.net is primarily a streaming audio network consisting of local receivers tuned to aircraft communications around the world. Its target audience is anyone who can learn from or just enjoys listening to or discussing aviation communication topics.

What can disqualify you from being an air traffic controller?

A medical history or clinical diagnosis of a psychosis, or other severe mental disorder is disqualifying. All Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) applicants must take and pass a psychological exam.

Can airline pilots wear glasses?

The FAA has vision limitations that are tested during the aeromedical physical examination, but glasses are permitted. Yes a person can be a pilot if they wear glasses, I wore glasses much of my adult life until having Lasik in 1999. I was hired by an airline when I wore glasses. Q: What is required to become a pilot?

Can the FAA look at your medical records?

In short, the FAA doesn’t check medical records unless they have a reason to – i.e. you disclose something that warrants further information or investigation, or something happens to you – like an accident, incident, or disciplinary action – which the FAA will then thoroughly investigate.

Can air traffic controllers take Viagra?

Pilots and air traffic controllers should not use Viagra within 8 hours of performing their (aviation) duties.

Can air traffic controllers take Zoloft?

Under the new rules, pilots will be restricted to one of four FAA-approved antidepressants — Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa and Lexapro — and required to see a psychiatrist every six months.

Is ATC recorded?

Many ATC facilities (at least in the USA) use digital recording instead of analog. This has helped the overall clarity on both sides, because the analog tapes were used over and over and over again.

Are ATC conversations recorded?

ATC are broadcast over the radio in the public domain and with no explicit prohibition they could be listened or recorded by everyone.