Can I get a job with a minor in Aviation Safety?

[opalwynell]

I am a freshman at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and major in air traffic control. I am worried that if i screw up at my job in the future, I will have no way to get another job. So I am thinking to minor in Aviation Safety and maybe meterology too. I am concernced about whether a minor in Aviation Safety can get me a job at FAA if I really screw up as an air traffic controller. Thanks a lot!

[Jingogunner]

Fear of Failure, a common problem of existence.

Hello Mr opalwynell,

. . .if I really screw up as an air traffic controller

If you are concerned about killing people as a result of your own human falibility, and feel you cannot trust yourself, then do not choose this career. My recommendation, as a frightened passenger, would be that you seek professional assistance to discuss your fears and be prepared, no matter what the consequences, to act on your instincts.

[Highkeas]

I am a freshman at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and major in air traffic control. I am worried that if i screw up at my job in the future, I will have no way to get another job. So I am thinking to minor in Aviation Safety and maybe meterology too. I am concernced about whether a minor in Aviation Safety can get me a job at FAA if I really screw up as an air traffic controller. Thanks a lot!

My understanding is that any degree is acceptable for an air traffic controllers job (at least for Path 2). I would go for a degree that has wider usage in the aviation and other fields - e.g. Aerospace Electronics, Aviation Maintenance, or Human Factors.
But any degree is good for many jobs - key is to have some math and business credits - that looks good to recruiters.

[C504]

The thought of approaching a job in Airtraffic control with a back up plan in case you screw it up is frightning. More so now that you have posted it here, almost like passive intent!

[old timer]

simply NO
try Hotels or Banks
no hard feeling plz