Air traffic controller ad - in Braille

ananova.com ^ | Friday 11th July 2008 | Ananova

[Westlander]

An airport has been accused of political correctness after advertising for a new air traffic controller in Braille.

Although '20/20 vision' is a requirement of the position at St Mary's airport on the Isles of Scilly, the application form is offered in both Braille and audio format.

[Westlander]

[Conservative4Ever]

If the air traffic control screens are in braille, I can’t see a problem. </sarc>

[the invisib1e hand]

I can’t see a problem

I don't feel right about it.

[MaryFromMichigan]

This isn’t ScrappleFace?

[PushinTin]

This will be on the bulletin board tomorrow...

[wideminded]

Although '20/20 vision' is a requirement of the position at St Mary's airport on the Isles of Scilly,

[CrappieLuck]

Never seen that one coming

[dfwddr]

If drive up ATM’s need to be in Braille, what’s wrong with an ATC feeling for dots on a smooth screen???

[zipper]

This could give a whole new meaning to a controller saying he’s taking a “handoff” from another controller.

[IwaCornDogs]

That’s in case they fly into a “black hole” :)

[Admin Moderator]

Unfortunately I need to pull that, because of a Gary Larson copyright complaint.

[USNBandit]

I have a candidate for that position. The FAA currently has him manning the tower where I landed today.

[Stonewall Jackson]

We can't post The Far Side?!? Rats.

[50cal Smokepole]

My apologies for the trouble. Thank you for the info. I shan't do it again.