Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Journey and the Process- How the 4 Levels and the 6 Drivers Work Together
Season 2 Episode 42
Over the past few months, I’ve explored two important frameworks on The Side by Side ATC Podcast: The 6 Drivers of ATC Success and The 4 Levels of Ai…
2 months, 1 week ago
The 4 Levels of Air Traffic Control - Level 4 - CPC and Training Others
Season 2 Episode 41
Achieving certification as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) is a major milestone, but it is not the end of the journey.
In this final episod…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The 4 Levels of Air Traffic Control - Level 3 - First Facility Training - Where Learning Meets Reality
Season 2 Episode 40
Graduating from the FAA Academy is a major accomplishment, but it is only the beginning of the next phase of the journey.
In this episode of The 4 Le…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The 4 Levels of Air Traffic Control - Level 2 - The Academy: Where Preparation Meets Performance
Season 2 Episode 39
The FAA Academy is where preparation meets performance. After spending weeks, months, or even years preparing for this opportunity, students quickly …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The 4 Levels of Air Traffic Control- Level 1 - Pre-Academy
Season 2 Episode 38
Most people think preparation for the FAA Academy starts on Day 1 in Oklahoma City. In reality, the first level of becoming a successful air traffic …
3 months ago
The 4 Levels of Air Traffic Control- Introduction
Season 2 Episode 37
Most people think the journey to becoming an air traffic controller is all about getting through the FAA Academy.
But the truth is, there are multipl…
3 months, 1 week ago
The 6 Drivers of ATC Success- Driver #6- Performance
Season 2 Episode 36
Driver #6: Performance
In this final episode of the “6 Drivers of ATC Success” series, we bring everything together.
Success at the FAA Academy isn’t j…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The 6 Drivers of ATC Success- Driver #5 - Picture
Season 2 Episode 35
In this episode, I talk about the "Big Picture". I talk about what it is, and WHAT IT IS NOT. I also talk about the picture you need to focus on whil…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The 6 Drivers of ATC Success - Driver #4- Practice
Season 2 Episode 34
At the FAA Academy, success isn’t about talent — it’s about how you practice.
In this episode, I break down why practice is a key driver of success an…
4 months ago
The 6 Drivers of ATC Success- Driver #3 - Phraseology
Season 2 Episode 33
Knowing what to do isn’t enough.
👉 You have to be able to say it—clearly, correctly, and without hesitation.
In this episode, I break down how phraseol…
4 months, 1 week ago