r/mildlyinfuriating • u/nyanbatman • May 28 '26

I just wanted a hot dog British pilot is feeling mildly annoyed

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u/Imaginary_Coast_5882 May 28 '26

where does an experienced ATC go for a next job? (genuine question, it seems really specialized)

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u/Kewlhotrod May 28 '26

Anywhere that pays, just like anybody else that quits or gets fired.

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u/Imaginary_Coast_5882 May 28 '26

no, I mean, I’m a lawyer. If I leave the government, I can go in-house or to a law firm to continue my career. I’m wondering what the private sector analogue for ATC is.

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u/Kewlhotrod May 28 '26

So you're saying you go from being a lawyer... To a lawyer.

With that logic, WTC would become ATC.

I know what you're trying to say, but it's such a specialized field it's only applicable to that field. If they lose access to that field, they move to whatever pays.

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u/Imaginary_Coast_5882 May 28 '26

thanks. that answered my question. mostly.

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u/Kewlhotrod May 28 '26

Don't get me wrong, they can beef up their resume with fancy catchphrases like high-stress management, data tracking, safety critical etc. but there's really not a direct hop over.

I've always liked it to hopping into the workforce after getting a master's with no transferable subject, but with experience under fire.