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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 46 MIN

The Journey and the Process- How the 4 Levels and the 6 Drivers Work Together

from The Side by Side ATC Podcast

Over the past few months, I’ve explored two important frameworks on The Side by Side ATC Podcast: The 6 Drivers of ATC Success and The 4 Levels of Air Traffic Control. In this episode, I bring those frameworks together and show how they work hand in hand throughout an air traffic controller’s career.The 4 Levels—Pre-Academy, Academy, First Facility Training, and CPC & Training Others—represent the journey. The 6 Drivers—Purpose, Plan, Phraseology, Practice, Picture, and Performance—represent the process that helps you move successfully from one level to the next.While the challenges change at each stage, the fundamentals of success remain the same.Whether you’re preparing for a class date, attending the Academy, training at your first facility, or already a CPC, this episode will help you identify where you are in the journey and which driver may be the key to reaching the next level.Success in ATC isn’t about mastering one stage—it’s about consistently applying the fundamentals throughout your career.FOR HELP:To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consultPre-AcademyIf you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint .I also have a video where I explain the different things that are on the enroute Non-Radar Map. You can get that video at: sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video .Already at the AcademyIf you are already in the enroute radar portion of the Academy and feeling a little behind or lost, I have a 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan that will help you get past those feelings and start building confidence. You can download that at : sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan .If you are interested in my Coaching Programs, you can get information at :sidebysideatc.com/page/non-radar-lab-programsidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-programsidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-programorsidebysideatc.com/page/radar-recovery if you are needing help with the beginning of enroute radar.Mentorship ProgramFor information about my mentorship program : https://sidebysideatc.com/page/mentorshipCoupon Code for $200 off any program: Founders20QuestionsYou can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

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