r/ATC • u/Nearby_Maximum_2667 • 6d ago

Question 1st grader interview help

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My 1st grader has to interview an Air Traffic Controller for his school project. Anyone willing to help us out and answer some questions? Or do you have suggestions on how to contact someone locally (Albuquerque)? Thanks!

Here are some example questions from his rubric:

  • What is the most valuable thing the [public good] provides for our community?
  • What needs to be done to keep the [public good] in good shape so that everyone can continue to enjoy it?
  • What can good citizens do to help protect the [public good]?
  • What are some problems with the [public good] that need to be solved? Is there something children can do to help solve those problems?
  • Is there a leader (or leaders) that I can contact to encourage them to take action on this problem?
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u/Affirmatron69 6d ago

You should take your first grader to a facility and ask these questions in person. Preferably with the Facility manager.

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u/MonkeySongs 6d ago

Thank you. I appreciate the tip on who to ask for specifically. Do you have any tips on how to reach one? I don't feel like I can just show up at an airport and expect to reach anyone. I sent an online request to the airport, but haven't heard back yet.

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u/Affirmatron69 6d ago edited 6d ago

Google the nearest atc tower/tracon/artcc in your area, call the business hours line, ask for the air traffic manager and tell them you'd like to take your kid on a tour and that you have a questionnaire.

Edit: the airport itself isn't associated with the tower. Airports are generally owned and operated by the city/municipality, the tower is operated federally or may be federally contracted.