I have passed my radiotelephony exams early in the year and the tests weren't that hard at all
except for the practical part which could get a little harsh.

you are required to have a keen sense of navigation and the capability of maintaining your calm


that aside

the work hours aren't long and you'll be rotating shifts roughly every 2 hours or so
atc crews are not allowed to work for long hours due to the fact that concentration is the key component to the job.

i wouldn't say the job doesn't pay you much
but i couldn't say it pays you a load as well.

though i'm not in the ATC line. I have a family company that is in the aviation sector and believe me you. Use the Malaysian ATC career oppoturnities to gain experience and after a year or two with no incidents go ahead and fly off to the U.K and advance your ATC career over there. Pays extremely well. Loads of benefits. And flexible working hours of about 4 hours a day.

that aside

here are the exams that you will have to undergo

R/T - practical at DCA putrajaya
R/T - theory > location will be set by appointment confirmation and can only be taken once you have passed practical

you don't have to go for classes. I did not and I still did well..

search for CAA leaflet 22B - Radiotelephony

and read it, memorize it.

also there's another publication which is downloadable which i think is from CAA as well.

these are the only materials you'll need to get that done and you will obtain your R/T license as soon as you pass your practical R/T exam.

also if you're interested in a Privates Pilots License (PPL) the R/T license you have can be used as one of the requirements to get the PPL is to pass the R/T examinations. aside from HPL (human performance limitations) GAL (general air law), Meteorology, and i forgot what's the last subject. it's been a while >.<

price... depends on if you go for courses or not.

if you don't It's damn cheap

if you do then I have no idea but i'm sure it'll cost you at least 3000 bucks

DGR course costs about 2000 bucks.

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Added on November 4, 2008, 11:15 amah yeah the pros and cons

asked my friends over at the Subang LTSAS tower

they said this

pros

- shorter than average working hours
- above average pay
- some benefits

cons

- can get very stressful during peak season
- accents are a b****
- weird unreliable working hours (your shift ranges from 0000-2359 local time)
- shift switching can get very annoying.



This post has been edited by *PnU*Stardust: Nov 4 2008, 11:15 AM