In a message dated 12/3/2003 6:32:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, exatc@xxxxxxxxxx writes: << NATCA controllers are fast approaching the age >> You are right. A lot are trying to get their high three before that happens. There is a big shortage right now, and it will be a crisis when a bunch hit retirement in the next 10 years. Someone needs to tell people they make as much, if not more that pilots and the job is close to as fun.