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Originally Posted by Jah Al Zawahiri (Post 6532214)

Lol, Vatsim is cool.

More info?

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Originally Posted by Dragon-88 (Post 6532289)

More info?

Here you go; http://www.vatsim.net/

100g isnt that much guys. especially for a job like this? lol any high stress job should pay "a lot", and 100g's isn't "a lot". hell after taxes it's more like 50g's, that sucks buddy. sucks big time. if i had all those lives in my hands, i'd want way more. this job is like ... 0 room for mistake.

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Originally Posted by urrh (Post 6531562)

i couldn't do the job.
my mind wanders too much and would cause too many deaths

Me neither. I have mild Attention Deficit Disorder. I would probably have Facebook/MSN running on another monitor.

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Originally Posted by will068 (Post 6531626)

In YVR, you start at 80,000 as a newbie. Training and extra expense are all covered for. Obviously it goes up from there.

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Originally Posted by from navcanada.ca

IFR and VFR Air Traffic Controllers
Air Traffic Controllers are a skilled and knowledgeable group of professionals. The salaries and benefits we pay reflect this. As an Air Traffic Controller, you can earn between $57,000 and $123,000 per year depending on your position, facility type and location, and your level of experience. You’ll also enjoy comprehensive health coverage and excellent pension benefits.

We also pay for on-the-job training following the initial training program. Your on-the-job training salary is approximately $33,000 per year.

Flight Service Specialists
Flight Service Specialists are professionals providing an important information service to pilots across the country. As a NAV CANADA Flight Service Specialist, you’ll receive a competitive salary with a range that offers room for growth—between $42,000 and $86,000 per year depending on your facility, location and years of experience on the job. You’ll also enjoy comprehensive health coverage and excellent pension benefits.

We also pay for on-the-job training after initial classroom instruction. Your training salary is approximately $30,000 per year.

Initial training lasts 4 tp 14 months (depending on whether you go IFR/VFR or FSS) and you DO NOT get paid during initial training. In fact, you pay for your own tuition. ($1000-$3500cdn)

100k sounds about right for the stress they endure though.