[JRutledge]

There are also major factors that might not have anything directly to do with your officiating. To get to that level you also have to live in an area that an airport is easily accessible. If you live hours from an airport, it might hurt you. Also the kind of job you have is very important. If you have a job with great flexibility, that is also a plus. These are just part of it, but if you live in small town and live over an hour from an airport, that will go into consideration if you get hired. It also helps if you have a competitive background or you have other experiences where professionalism is key.

Getting to that level is not all about your ability as an official. But what really is?

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