How to Become a Virtual Air Traffic Controller on VATSIM! [2019]

[@AviationPro]

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[@lordgustav6227]

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[@Smratco]

Vatsim introduced me to the role of ATC some years ago, I liked it, did it online as a hobby.. now I get paid to do it in one of the busiest airspaces in the world! Wonderful carreer!

[@AviationPro]

Awesome! :)

[@temptica7982]

@atcouac What and where is your job :D

[@bennetriley9187]

Where did you originally learn all of the procedures in order to get started? Did it cost money? Looking to get into it and apply next time the FAA has open bids. Thanks!

[@Smratco]

Bennet Riley i don’t know how it works in the United States. In our case, the ANSP was recruiting new people. Did selection tests, then they sent us to a specialized school for a year to learn all the basics. In our case, we didn’t spend a cent. We actually got paid a salary

[@thenessbi]

@@Smratco i'm actually doing my ATC training in brussels! so excited to finally begin my simulators training then going on unit training!

[@familiarfilms6692]

I used to be incredibly shy on frequency and would often disconnect when asked something by controllers. Now I control at Atlanta And have twice as many hours controlling than flying! It has also opened up tons of doors for me, as I have now interned in the real world at Atlanta now. If you are shy on frequency and don’t know how to respond, I would suggest becoming a controller online!

[@AviationPro]

Awesome! :)

[@abatall]

i don't know how to fly a plane in mfs so do you think i can be atc well?

[@Lordtommy-q2x]

@@abatallas long as you know the basics of it you should be fine

[@D00kerT]

Nothing "unfortunate" about having to go through some training to become a VATSIM controller. It is crucial. It is one of the few online gaming/simulation roles that just wouldn't work if anyone could jump into the role.

[@hemantg3167]

I agree. can you please guide me how to become controller in Vatsim

[@WigganNuG]

@@hemantg3167 hit the play button above and watch this video again.

[@hdranalytics]

I am a teenager getting into the more technical areas of flight simulators (I use MSFS2020) and I understand ATC and traffic management, but yet I struggle to physically control a plane so I want to try controlling because I think it might be more interesting for me!

[@chacehart7286]

Give it a shot buddy!

[@abatall]

same except i'm not even a teen just like 2 months

[@kacperknopp2333]

I was searching it up yesterday haha! Great timing! Thanks for this.

[@AviationPro]

Haha, you're welcome! :)

[@dotwallop544]

Awesome video as always!! I haven’t looked through the whole thing yet, but some clarification: Not all facilities utilize the S1 rating to control ground/delivery. In fact, the S1 rating does not hold any sort of controlling priveliges, except the ones assigned locally. :) So to emphazise what you said - it is really up to where you are. :D Also, the highest facility type you can get training for is centre. En-route (Eurocontrol as example) is not «above» center, but are something called «special centres» in the GRP. :) The highest rating you can get training for is C1. Finally, I wanna say that controlling on VATSIM *is* addicting, so be careful. :D But it is the coolest hobby I can imagine!!❤️❤️

[@Rodrigo-rq1dx]

Nice! Thank you for you comment, it helps alot!

[@AviationPro]

Thanks for the info! :)

[@MatisseRAdar]

Couldn't agree more on the last part!

[@UXUBaron]

Thanks for the vid. Passed my S1 exam an hour or two after watching this. On my way to becoming a Clearance Delivery Controller for ZTL ARTCC!

[@MalaysianAviator737-8]

What rank do you have now?

[@iwonderwhatidoanymoreonyou4063]

Update? How is ZTL going?

[@boeing-ys7wr]

I’m a ground controller at Denver on vatsim (currently working towards tower) and it’s super fun, although I have to agree with the parenting plan part. I normally love to control during events but those 5% of pilots that don’t know what they’re doing can be very frustrating.

[@Rodrigo-rq1dx]

Wish I have seen this video before! Had made me save a lot of time wondering how to become an Air Traffic Controller (even save some confusions with my mentour) Thanks a lot for your contibution for the community!

[@AviationPro]

You're welcome! :)

[@787flyer2]

Thanks for this vid! I have failed my S1 OTS a few times and i felt really bad about it, this video encourages me to try again!

[@AviationPro]

You're welcome! Good luck! :)

[@iwonderwhatidoanymoreonyou4063]

2 years later, how is it going?

[@jflorez6484]

I'd love to see this level of tech, time, and skill in other sims. This is very impressive.

[@delta89]

Really amazing video. You explain everything so clearly and although the video is 28 minutes long every part is very interesting and learned so much. Thank you for making this video

[@ENPSAN]

Im already an ATC controller, anyways useful tips for newbies!

[@GrumpyOldMan9]

Love guys like these. They make vatsim possible

[@tomgosy]

After playing Tower 3D Pro for a while just to get a feel for it, I've discovered that ground controlling is Way more my speed than any other area

[@MarkanSaYT]

For anyone who want to become ATC on VATSIM don't go to overcrowded divisions try to look for smaller ones (with active members) and you will get mentor and training faster. Just small pro tip

[@freedom8745]

MARKAN no not true at all. You will get 100x better training in VATSIM UK for example than others, you might have to train for longer but that’s because they train to a high standard

[@daveworkman2013]

What a great intro to ATC. Giving your honest insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks for the vid.

[@AviationPro]

You're welcome!

[@eddeig]

Great Video! You confinced me to join vatsim in Switzerland!

[@hypegr7936]

Hello! Thanks to your video, you helped me reach the practical training which I'm having in 2 weeks! Thank you :)

[@AviationPro]

You’re welcome, good luck!

[@hypegr7936]

@@AviationPro Thanks :)

[@chrisdimis91]

I'm currently a student controller in ZBW ARTCC. It's way more difficult than you think. Especially for someone from Europe. The phraseology is different. The procedures are different. Even in training you're required to be 100% focused. Hopefully sooner or later I'll be certified.

[@LunnarisLP]

I would argue your 2nd negative can be something positive as well. You can make a positive impact, you can teach the next generation. Yeah some people will fuck up the taxi or maybe they even crash the landing, these things can happen. Of course it would be ideal if everyone already had a great understanding, but then again as you said sometimes ATC can be a bit boring especially in lower traffic situations and surely you got the time on hand to help a newer VATSIM pilot out. Think about it this way, many of those often very young VATSIM pilots might just be the future pilots of our world, or maybe they will become ATCs themselves. They are exited about flying and exited enought about the actual procedures that they installed VATSIM after flying for a while. They often are nervous and shy about making any mistakes so you can really have a positive impact and show them that they are welcome. I think most people can relate well, we all have started flying at some point and I dare the first guy who has never crashed a plane in the sim to raise his hand. So yeah in a couple of weeks these people might start feeling more confident and enjoy VATSIM and start being more experienced. Maybe they will even fly to and from your Airport more often, especially if you had a positive impact on them and the traffic is low and they feel like their mistakes are corrected in a positive way they can learn from rather than being negative about it.

[@davidwindle6999]

This guy knows his onions.

[@swagicebear1688]

if you think about it ATC is just like the mother and the Pilots are like the kids

[@reliyance]

Also keep in mind VATSIM isn't the only option if you want to become an ATC. I'm a controller on the IVAO network, which is very active in Europe. One difference is that you can start right away controlling smaller airports as ground or even tower, without having to do an exam. So you could literally get started in a week. (obviously you should still prepare by observing and reading the training material.)

[@AviationPro]

True :)

[@Rodrigo-rq1dx]

Do you have a Discord Server? For ATC meetups? That would be very cool ;D

[@AviationPro]

Nope, I still have to fully discover Discord ;)

[@areen3965]

AviationPro did you guys now have a discord ?

[@highflyingdave]

Wonderful and interesting video, one question: is euroscope also compatible with Mac OS? Thanks guys

[@oxtharhino9784]

How long does it take to actually go through all this? This seems like a real job.

[@daancrijnen6452]

Ben nu al 1 jaar aan t wachten en ookal heb ik een mentor wacht ik nu alweer een 1 maand op zijn reactie

[@MatisseRAdar]

De dutchies zijn poplair eh

[@robk7196]

Great video! Thanks so much! Going to sign up for vatsim now!

[@AviationPro]

Thanks, good luck!

[@hemantg3167]

Are you still working.?

[@nanaarmahni4425]

Very informative and educative...Thanks!

[@AviationPro]

You're welcome!

[@yigit4706]

when I'm 18 i want to start with flight simming and im thinking of being a atc for 1 or 2 days a week

[@CK-lp4is]

Why at 18 start as early as you can its amazing

[@CK-lp4is]

@@yigit4706 fair enough but I'm 12 lol

[@yigit4706]

@@CK-lp4is I have not enough confidence cuz im 14 and my voice is a bit childy so I think when my voice is heavier I can be a ATC hahaha

[@CK-lp4is]

@@yigit4706 same with mine and I feel u there aha

[@yigit4706]

@@CK-lp4is haha it sucks to wait only because of m voice

[@brandonlee0115]

I'm probaly gonna stay as a pilot but great video! You should also make a video on Prepar3d V4.5

[@AviationPro]

Thanks! Haven’t updated yet :)

[@madpilota737max7]

jUST A QUESTION DO THESE VRTUAL PILOTS / ATC'S GET PAID?

[@GTNTAnimations]

So I wanted to know if I join the USA division will I be able to be ATC in Europe or will I have to be ATC in US airports

[@geofferyshanen7758]

Thanks for your content…. great video…

[@AviationPro]

@@geofferyshanen7758 You’re welcome!

[@campionpesate4647]

Wow, this is an incredible idea.

[@TopgunB]

I have learned to fly the PMDG 737 and Aerosoft A320 quite well--use Simbrief and Navigraph. I have not yet had the courage to fly on Vatsim. Would you recommend learning to fly on Vatsim first and then try and become a controller or the other way round? I am pretty sure learning what ATC does makes you a better pilot!

[@AviationPro]

Hmm, I'd just fly first. The controller side can be just as confusing as well haha

[@giovannim1572]

Don't forget in the Negatives about the pilots who are jerks and attempt to correct you.

[@dotwallop544]

Bajan Friend Playz i have Maybe experienced that 1 time in 1200 hours controlling... Everyone should respect everyone, not that hard

[@AviationPro]

Hmm, never heard that either, but I can imagine that it’s bothersome

[@nsw72]

Very interesting. Thanks for that. 👍

[@AviationPro]

You’re welcome!

[@rotate14]

You are very welcome to fly to/from one of the best airports in Europe. Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro (LPPR/OPO). Most likely you'll find me manning the APP, controlling Porto TMA.

[@javifernandez1685]

What are your thoughts on POSCON?

[@bennetriley9187]

Where can you originally learn all of the procedures in order to get started, besides going through an actual school? Is there a resource online? Does it cost money? Looking to get into it and apply next time the FAA has open bids. Thanks!

[@krazy4940]

I’m not an actual controller and this is 2 months late, but the FAA order 7110.65 is a good place to start I think.

[@matte_rasso]

To be like ground or delivery you need a training with a real world teacher that watch what you’re doing or you just need to like read some slides and take a written test (like for become a pilot on varsim)?

[@shuriken5176]

What do I do if there isn't a local vACC where i live. i tried their website but it says domain not found. i tried to email them but it couldn't send the mail. i tried their discord but their discord invite was invalid.

[@AviationPro]

You can try maybe a higher division to help you out further, like VATEUD covers most of Europe. Or try and post on the VATSIM forums or Discord to check if any people from your country are active

[@shuriken5176]

@@AviationPro thanks mate. That was quick

[@remphey]

I mean yes, if you are good at this then it may be fun. I am here because Vatsim was announced for MSFS2020. But I want the ATC from FSX where you can also do some shit and no one will care if you do a mistake. I'd just be more comfortable there.

[@syedmuntazirabbas6350]

Hi, would really appreciate a quick response. Does becoming a controller require good hardware? Can i get going on a chromebook? The problem is i dont have equipment for any flight sim so i want to try being a controller. Can i become one on vatsim with very low equipment and without buying game.

[@rustavelireagan2286]

real ATC and friend asked me to join here - lack of atc in our region.. but.. I took real license more easily... here still dont have any clue what to do to "be" atc here :D

[@ophirn.m7817]

If I am at a place that does not have many vatsim players, Can I join in a nother place?

[@Marius_GJ]

What Sim did you use for atc?

[@AeroConnect]

if i have a Account for Vatsim ! have i sign up me again ?

[@ma.411]

nice vid :) what for a gpu do you have?

[@AviationPro]

Thanks! AMD R9 390

[@alexzhang2708]

If i live in asia, can i still choose Europe? Because i think in Europe is more traffic than in asia, so is that possible?

[@ryanwilson2665]

I'm just waiting for mentoring on my C1 rating at Riga

[@AviationPro]

Nice! :)

[@Ninkjeboi]

Ben net begonnen met vatsim. Ik wil graag piloot worden later. Is vatsim goed om communicatie te trainen?

[@tubzvermeulen]

Thanks

[@Commercialaviation747]

Good morning my friend ! I would like information if possible: I use my FS2004 with the VATSIM connection by swift! it happens that sometimes there are aircraft floating in the yard! how to solve this by swift? the problem is swift?

[@CoffeeCala]

So you have to join your local VACC you live in real life? I mean, I do this to escape reality and do something, I could never do in real life.

[@flavianojose8423]

HI there, am a real world pilot and as well as pilot at Vatsim network, i want to start controlling as well at Vatsim, should i open up a new account as an ATC or i can still use my pilot account and become an ATC as well?

[@AndrewWin]

You can only use one account on the vatsim network. Which means that you will need to use your pilot account which your have been using to fly and start becoming one.

[@tomflynn1591]

Does the country and VACC that u fill out when u sign up, does that effect who you will be flying with? If I’m in US and I want to fly in Europe, does that mean I’m only flying with other Americans in Europe?

[@AviationPro]

No absolutely not. You can fly with and see everyone on the network.

[@hasanhanzalah9799]

Amazing, thank you

[@AviationPro]

You're welcome!

[@Namaste693]

can someone inform me about the exams and how can i prepare for them, as i have exam soon ?

[@AviationLucas]

Can I be a vatsim atc and pilot with same account so like 1 day I might do atc but next day a pilot or nit

[@AviationPro]

Of course! :)

[@AviationLucas]

​@@AviationProdo I need to be a certain age for ATC I'm 13 nearly 14

[@viktorstrom5872]

What is the local division in Sweden?

[@AviationPro]

VATSIM Scandinavia

[@brodycarty3597]

The hardest part of this is when your training requests have to go on a Google Calendar and your requests don't get approved

[@AviationPro]

:(

[@NinjoMCS]

I applied around 6 months or more ago, and still haven't received a reply.

[@Rodrigo-rq1dx]

Get arround on their TeamSpeak Server, and personaly talk to them :D Be smart

[@AviationPro]

Indeed, some proactive contacting never hurts, although you shouldn't overdo it or you may come across as intrusive

[@AndrewWin]

Amazing video.

[@AviationPro]

Thanks!

[@hetalchokshi2740]

Can I do the atc things and I am just 14 years old?? I also know the how to clear aircraft for IFR and VFR

[@iwonderwhatidoanymoreonyou4063]

if you know how to clear for IFR and VFR, you can be Clearance Delivery. The age is 13+ for VATSIM

[@rayknn]

I literally came here watching this video with my speedcube. Okay I cube literally 6 hours a day so i'ts not that accosionally.

[@Fabian-zh8hl]

Do i need fir step 3 to contact via email?

[@halifaxaviation9724]

I live in nova Scotia but I don't think many people fly here. can a be a controller in Toronto?

[@AviationPro]

Of course! Check out VATCAN: vatcan.ca/

[@halifaxaviation9724]

@@AviationPro thank you so much!!

[@vojtechmaxa9853]

I live in Czech Republic, can I be a controler in Frankfurt or only on my state airport?

[@iwonderwhatidoanymoreonyou4063]

You could be an ATC anywhere

[@zakups7777]

In my division (germany) I have a waiting period by at least 3 months up to 8 months to start training. Ridiculous

[@marcotangari2992]

Vatsim takes itself way too seriously in my opinion

[@MarkHanford]

@@marcotangari2992 it is called VATSIM and not VATCHAT for a reason. Without strict rules it would just become another home for trolls and people that aren't as funny as they think they are.

[@jonathandpg6115]

remember that even the trainers are all volunteers. It sucks but it is what it is

[@InfiniteAviation-zm9wu]

question can you switch between pilot and atc on vatsim

[@viccabrales3091]

Yes. You can.

[@mohitrathi6724]

Can u please fly to Dubai ?

[@numbah2173]

I'm already a controller in real life. Is there a way to fast track this stuff?

[@AviationPro]

If you get in touch with your local VACC I’m pretty sure they can arrange something

[@moppel2008]

Finally😍

[@AviationPro]

:D

[@marcusthomas5831]

Are you a real pilot by trade?

[@roblabbe629]

Pitty subtitles are not in english.

[@mrchiccen8355]

how old u gotta be to control

[@iwonderwhatidoanymoreonyou4063]

13+

[@-Wreckanize-]

I wanted to like vatsim. It's nothing but ATC's on a power trip who dump on pilots at every opportunity they get. Can't seem to have a flight without getting berated by ATC. I thought I was having a great flight, and simply checking in with the approach controller on my descent, advising him I'm at FL 120 for FL 80, I got bitched at for not providing that I have Atis information, and that I didn't state the Sid I was descending on, even though it's on my filed flight plan. Pretty much said "Next time state which ATIS you have and which arrival you're on so I don't have to ask you and waste time" which you can't really defend yourself and you just have to say "understood." This is just one of a million examples I have, they also seem to have no leniency for simulator issues, scenery issues, airport taxiway representations, etc. Oh, and they always vector you above the glide slope while instructing you to maintain 180 knots until like 5 DME. Like how am I supposed to descend that fast while losing that much speed to my vref?

[@ellonysman]

You know what would be cool? A Skype interview with the woman Atc with the sweet voice on “Pilot Edge” What do you think?🚁🤘🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AviationPro]

Don’t know her I’m afraid ;)

[@RajbirSingh-ol5qo]

Please tell me where do I get these ratings ? Are these ratings just for virtual world or you mean actually real life training for ATC ? Do I need to pay for these ratings ?

[@AviationPro]

Just for the virtual world. You get them by undergoing training from your local VACC, which is for free. Some VACCs have a lot of trainees though, so it might take a while to get ratings.

[@RajbirSingh-ol5qo]

@@AviationPro got it. Thanks for replying. Your channel is great

[@ENPSAN]

Cant see it

[@AviationPro]

Can't see what?

[@ENPSAN]

Sorry now it’s fixed thank you love ur videos

[@yigit4706]

ik twijfel welke ik zou doen want ivao ziet er chill uit maar ik ga vaak vluchten doen naar turkije waar ze vaak vatsim gebruiken alleen de geluid van vatsim is verschikkelijk

[@AviationPro]

Gelukkig heeft VATSIM nu nieuw geluid

[@cream657]

@Aviationpro, any chance of sharing that sector file?

[@GupStar]

Dutchy

[@vrintsvideos7322]

21:06 politie?

[@AviationPro]

Geen idee :P

[@ENPSAN]

Etf

[@Richard-gw7ix]

First!

[@AviationPro]

Verified as first!

[@Richard-gw7ix]

AviationPro yay! Love the channel, very helpful and informative! Keep it up!

[@sumtingwong8768]

I dont get this, is this a job? is this controlling real planes? or is this just something to do for fun, or is it something serious that actually carries weight that you can put on your resume or something?????

[@timothy13467]

Jacob I wonder

[@ЦветозарЦветков-е5о]

you probably can put it on your resume if you want to work in aviation. basically its as close as you cant get to the real thing

[@marcotangari2992]

Nah just some people taking a video game way too seriously.

[@jonathansellars885]

@@marcotangari2992 it’s not a video game… it’s a simulation dumb dumb

[@viccabrales3091]

@jake no man. None of the above. It's just a hobby. You control to add depth ot the simulation and gorw the community. It's neither a job or anything yiu can really put on a resume. Not for any serious job with the FAA or anything of the sort. Just have fun, learn something challenging and uhhh have fun. That's it.

[@Rodrigo-rq1dx]

It takes too much time...

[@matsaar1225]

I totally agree. ~1200hr as ATC..

[@jonathansellars885]

@@matsaar1225 it’s a simulation dur