A question for ATC[ers] from an aspiring one

[Metal]

Hello there, my name is Robert and I am 18 years old; I hope to be an air traffic controller one day, but a few concerns are holding me back. Mainly, the uncertainty of whether or not ATCers are required to take polygraph tests prior to employment by the FAA. The reason I ask is because, well, I do terrible on them. I don't have a shady past or anything, I simply can't control my heart rate and breathing during the test. I was wondering if any ATCers could answer this question. I would rather find out now before I spend four years at the University of Arizona.

(I have sent a letter to the FAA Careers Division, but I have not recieved a reply).

Thank You.

[AirBoss]

Sorry Metal,but one has to wonder....at the age of 18,how many polygraphs have you taken? and why? to know you have this problem.

[Metal]

I was selected to be a public saftey (aka 911) dispatcher. I passed the apptitude tests, oral board interview, and the background check sans the polygraph. That was really the weirdest experience of my life.

[vector3]

No polygraph. Not for hiring.

[Roddy Piper]

never had to take a polygraph. guess i haven't given them a reason to test me.