The radar world is much different from the visual world! With it comes unique advantages and disadvantages. There are also challenges associated with providing aircraft radar services as the idea of thinking three dimensional truly becomes a factor in the form of controlling increasing controller work flow, which in effect demands a strong knowledge and application of rules, methods, and more.Â
The S3 rating is believed to be one of the most challenging ratings to earn, so be ready to work hard!
This is a long video so feel free to skip around. This gives you a good idea of what one of the many different TRACON positions jobs are. The TRACON is not just one controller, but a team of people working together to achieve the same goal.