Originally Posted by
MEM_ATC
The vast majority of the Controllers at MEM love the job. Many of us did not have the "Right Stuff" to become military or commercial pilots -- so we opted for the next best thing: ATC!
I had an ATC class in college. Spent about 45 minutes in front of a simulator and couldn't handle more than 5 planes at one time.
We as pilots only have to worry about keeping our plane doing what it's supposed to do. You guys can be responsible for dozens at the same time. Thanks! I'm not too pleased with the way you guys are getting jerked around right now but know that I appreciate what you do to keep us from running into each other.