Episode notes
In this episode, I break down the most common reasons students struggle or fail at the FAA Academy. I highlight key challenges that students face and offer actionable advice to overcome them.
The podcast begins by addressing:
1) Unrealistic expectations, explaining how many students underestimate the mental and academic demands of the program.
2) Pressure of high-stakes decision-making, stressing how stress can impair judgment. How you can practice making decisions by just making them, and go on to the next decision.
3) Communication skills, which are essential in air traffic control. Many students struggle with clear, concise communication under pressure, I discuss how you have to actively listen in order to excel as a controller.
4) The inability to adapt to feedback, I talk about how you WILL get negative fee ...
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