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Full Academy Mentorship Program

COMPLETE GUIDANCE THROUGH EVERY PHASE OF THE FAA ACADEMY.

Personalized mentorship from a 26-year FAA veteran and former Academy instructor — covering Non-Radar, Radar, and everything in between. From day one to certification, I'm side by side with you.

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The Academy Is No Joke. You Know That Already.

Whether you're about to start or you're already in the thick of it — the challenges are real and they stack up fast.

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The Pace Is Relentless

Non-Radar hits hard, and just when you adjust, Radar ramps up even faster. Each phase demands a different skill set and mindset.

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Effort Alone Isn't Enough

You're studying hard but your scores don't reflect it. Without the right strategy, more hours won't fix the problem.

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You Need Someone in Your Corner

Classmates are stressed too. Instructors can't coach you outside the lab. You need experienced, dedicated guidance that the FAA simply doesn't provide.

If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and getting the right mentorship now is the smartest investment you can make in your career.

What You Get: The Full Academy Mentorship

This isn't a generic course or a group chat. This is comprehensive, personalized 1-on-1 mentorship covering every phase of the enroute academy — Non-Radar and Radar.

🎯 Complete Performance Analysis

We identify exactly where mistakes and hesitation patterns are happening in both Non-Radar and Radar — then build targeted plans to fix them before evaluations.

🧠 Controller Thinking Strategies

Learn how experienced controllers actually process traffic — the mental models your instructors use but rarely teach explicitly. Applied to both non-radar and radar scenarios.

📚 Custom Study System for Each Phase

We create study routines tailored to Non-Radar and Radar that reinforce real learning and retention — not just cramming that fades under pressure.

📋 Full Evaluation Preparation

Approach every eval — Non-Radar labs, Radar labs, and final assessments — with preparation and confidence instead of anxiety.

💪 Confidence & Stress Management

Practical strategies to stay focused under performance pressure throughout the entire Academy. Talent means nothing if stress shuts you down.

📊 Practice Trackers Included

Get both the Non-Radar and Radar Practice Trackers to keep you organized and on track for every section of the Academy.

Tom Hanes - Side by Side ATC

Why Work With Me?

I spent over 26 years working as an air traffic controller in the FAA. After that, I taught both Non-Radar and Radar at the Academy as an A-Lead and Lead instructor.

During that time, I saw firsthand how many capable students struggled — not because they lacked intelligence or work ethic — but because they needed better performance strategies, structure, and mentorship. Things the FAA and your instructors simply can't provide.

I've been hosting the Side by Side ATC podcast for over 15 months with 6,000+ downloads and 150+ followers, helping students just like you navigate this journey.

The Full Academy Mentorship is my most comprehensive program — designed to walk with you through every phase, side by side.

Program Structure & Investment

Complete mentorship through both Non-Radar and Radar phases of the Enroute Academy.

What's Included

  • ✅ Full Academy coverage — Non-Radar & Radar phases
  • ✅ 1 private coaching session per week
  • ✅ Personalized performance & study guidance
  • ✅ Non-Radar & Radar Practice Trackers included
  • ✅ Ongoing mentorship & accountability
  • ✅ Direct access to Tom throughout the program

Full Academy Investment

$1,497

Complete Non-Radar + Radar Mentorship

Or 3 payments of $550

Or book a free call to discuss your situation first.

Your Career Starts at the Academy. Don't Leave It to Chance.

Many students assume that struggling early means they can't recover. In reality, improvement is absolutely possible when you get clear structure and experienced guidance early enough.

The Full Academy Mentorship gives you a dedicated coach through every phase — someone who's been there, taught there, and knows exactly what it takes to succeed.

You've got this. Let's work through it — side by side.