The Side by Side ATC Podcast

The Side by Side ATC Podcast

di Tom Hanes

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Success as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice-Initiate Action

In this episode, I continue my talk about how we can take some great information from John Maxwell's book "Success is a Choice” and apply it to air traffic control. This time I go through the section on taking initiative, or in ATC terms, "Taking Control." I talk about: Taking control is the first step to anywhere you want to go. Taking control closes the door to fear. Taking control opens the door to opportunity. Taking control eases life's difficulties. Taking control is often the difference between success and failure. Then I looked at what happens when you don't take control: You fail to see the consequences of inaction You want someone else to motivate you. You look for the perfect time to act. You like tomorrow better than today. Finally, I talked about how you can develop taking control: Accept responsibility. Examine your reasons for not taking control. Focus on the benefits of completing a task. Share your goals with a friend who will help you. "One is too small a number to achieve greatness"!!!! Break large tasks into smaller ones. Allocate specific times to tasks you might procrastinate. Preparation includes doing! Remember- Desire is not enough!! Success requires taking control!! Thank you again for listening! My email is tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . The new website is up and active at attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom . You can get information about our coaching program there.

Success as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice- Introduction, Believe in Yourself, Fire Up Your Passion

In this episode, I talk about how we can use Dr. John Maxwell's book "Success is a Choice" and apply it to air traffic control and the Academy. This is only the first of several episodes we will go through about this book and using it to become GREAT controllers. I talk about how you have to make choices that bring success. As part of that, we learn that talent by itself is never enough, and that our job is to do a great job with the talents that we have been given. Then, I talked about how you have to believe in yourself to be successful. You also have to believe in your potential( which very one of you has!). Then you have to believe in your QUEST! You have to believe that your quest is worth the pain you are going through. I ended with: you have to fire up your passion. Yes, you have to be passionate about Air Traffic Control! It is only with belief in yourself and passion for your quest that you will be able to survive the inevitable dejection that you are going to feel at some point at the Academy. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF BELIEVE IN YOUR POTENTIAL BELIEVE IN YOUR QUEST FIRE UP YOUR PASSION These are the first 2 choices we make along the journey to success. Thank you for listening. If you have a question or comment, you can reach me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . You can visit the website at attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom . Have a great week!

Update on the Crash in DC

In this episode, I talk about the information that has been released by the NTSB. I go over the staffing at the tower. I go over the use of 2 frequencies by 1 controller I also give my take on the other information that is out there online versus what you will hear from the NTSB. Thank you all for listening!! If you have any questions, please email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . I will answer all of your questions. Who knows, your question might be the subject of my next podcast!

What Are Your Thoughts on What Happened in DC on Wednesday

In this episode, I talk about some of my initial thoughts on what happened on January 29 at Reagan National Airport. I give some of my observations from the initial news reports as well as some information from people I use to work with. I also talk about some of my own experiences with working jets and helicopters in the same vicinity. When an incident like this happens, it shines a bright light on just how much responsibility we have as controllers to ensure that everyone who flies through our airspace gets home safely. 99.5% of the time they do. That number truly is a miracle when you think of the sheer numbers of aircraft that are worked every day in the United States. I may be updating this podcast in the future as more information is made public. For now, our prayers go out to all of the families affected by this tragedy. Thank you for listening! As always, you can contact me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com with any questions, comments, or concerns.

What Things Should I Do to Get Ready for the Academy Revisited

In this episode, I talk about 4 areas that you need to have a plan for BEFORE you get to Oklahoma City. These areas are: Getting your relationships ready Getting your mental focus ready Getting you emotional focus ready Getting your finances ready Having a plan for these 4 areas is crucial to success at the Academy. You MUST have these plans in place before you get there. Do not try to come up with a plan after you're already in OKC. Thank you for listening. As always, you can contact me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com with any questions you might have. Website: attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom The book mentioned is "success is a Choice" by John Maxwell.

Am I Too Old to Become an Air Traffic Controller?

In this episode, I talk about the question of AGE. The FAA has some strict guidelines for how old you have to be and how old you can be when you apply to become an air traffic controller. What do those guidelines mean when it comes to the Academy and to training at your first facility? Through my own experiences training at ZFW as a 34 year old and my experiences as an instructor at the Academy, I hope to help answer some questions about what it is like to train at different ages. The ultimate answer to the question though is this- You're not too old to try and to keep trying until it becomes impossible! Thank you all for listening! Thank you for your continued support and questions! If you have a question, or comment, email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . Website: attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom If you like the music, you can find more of it at gregorianrock.com . He is working on a new album that will be coming out! I can't wait!!

How do I Deal With the Evaluators?

In this episode, I talk about the Evaluators! Yes, those people who hold your career in their hands! There are good ways to deal with them, and I go over those ways in this episode. Those ways include: Being polite when you enter the lab. Acknowledging them when/if they introduce themselves. Ignoring them when the scenario starts. Being polite and attentive when they are going over your run. The main things to consider about the evaluators is that they are people too, for the most part they want you to succeed, and ignoring them during the scenario is what they expect. If you can do these things, you can greatly increase your chances of passing or even increasing your overall score. Thank you all for listening! If you have a question or comment, please email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

Putting Your ATC Dream to the Test

In this episode, I talk about John Maxwell's book "Put Your Dream to the Test" and how we can apply it to your dream of being an air traffic controller. I go through the 10 questions that he has in his book, which are: Is my dream really my dream? Do I clearly see my dream? Am I depending on factors within my control to achieve my dream? Does my dream compel me to follow it? Do I have a strategy to reach my dream? Have I included the people I need to realize my dream? Am I willing to pay the price for my dream? Am I moving closer to my dream? Does working toward my dream bring satisfaction? Does my dream benefit others? 10 great questions. If you can answer "yes" to over half of them, I would say you are on your way to achieving your dream. Remember: Your dream has to be bigger than you are! Failure is the price we must pay to achieve success! Thank you for listening! If you have a question, you can always reach me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom Have a great week! Happy New Year!

Who are You and Why do You do This?

In this episode, I give you a more detailed look into who this Tom Hanes character is. I talk about everything from my love of soccer, to being a nerd, to high school, and college. I go into how I got into coaching; how I got into air traffic control. Hopefully, you will get to know a lot more about this strange guy who has a podcast about air traffic control. I then talk about some of the reasons why I decided to start this podcast. What I hope to accomplish by doing this, and a glimpse into what the future will hold for Side by Side ATC. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday! I hope you got to spend some great time with your families. I hope you have an even better New Year and that 2025 will be the year you get to start this amazing career that is Air Traffic Control. If you have a question or comment, you can always reach me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom Thank you for listening!!

What is a Handoff and Why Should I Care

In this episode, I talk about handoffs: what they are and what they are not. Join me as I talk about the definition of a handoff, how it is different from a point-out, how you can make a point-out become a handoff, and why this is SUCH a big deal at the Academy. The handoff, both automated and manual, combined with point-outs, putting in flight plans and giving clearances/releases are some of the most important things you will do at the academy as well as at your facilities. They all involve separation, which is why they will cost you so many points if you fail to do them; or if you do them incorrectly. So practice these things until you are fluent in them. You'll thank me later! If you ever have a question, you can email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom If you like the music and want more, go to gregorianrock.com . Thank you all for listening! Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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