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March 20, 2025
Air traffic control clears skies, protects lives

Air traffic controllers at Luke Air Force Base safeguard pilots and ensure successful training missions by coordinating the safe movement of aircraft, including F-35A Lightning IIs. They manage complex airspace, make critical decisions under pressure, and adapt to evolving threats to keep the Air
Aug. 30, 2024
Landing zone safety officers play critical role in ensuring aircraft can safely touch down in contingency locations

When the mission demands precise and timely landings, even the most challenging terrain can be overcome. Landing zone safety officers play a critical role in ensuring aircraft can safely touch down in contingency locations, no matter how remote or underdeveloped.
Aug. 16, 2024
Seeing in the Dark: Nighttime flight ops increase risk for aviators, air traffic controllers

People across the world have experienced a beautiful pink and orange sunset in their lives, but not everyone will experience that while taking off at speeds of up to 180 knots in an aircraft. As a part of the 14th Flying Training Wing’s mission to Train World Class Pilots,” students looking to earn
July 30, 2024
Air traffic controllers hope for best, prepare for worst

During their shift, ATC specialists observe weather conditions and assist aircraft during periods or bad weather or aid aircraft dealing with a malfunction. ATC specialists manage the flow of aircraft through all aspects of the flight, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground
Feb. 12, 2024
Innovative dual local air traffic control ops improve communication, resulting in safer skies

Dual local operations enhance Laughlin’s operational efficiency and sets the stage to reach new heights. Team XL is poised to aim higher and achieve an even more ambitious goal of graduating 415 pilots within the 2024 fiscal year. Dual local is a groundbreaking procedure, currently only used at one
Dec. 13, 2023
Emergency at 580 feet

Staff Sgt. Samuel McLean, 20th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control watch supervisor, was handling a single U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon on approach to Shaw Air Force Base with radar approach control when a phone call leads him to assist a Cessna 550 Citation II civilian pilot who
Aug. 1, 2023
Guiding the skies: Sheppard air traffic controllers use composure, expertise to ensure safe flight operations

Air traffic control is an in-demand career that requires training, skill, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. While all air traffic controllers share these characteristics, being an air traffic controller at Sheppard Air Force Base offers a unique environment that

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Air traffic control clears skies, protects lives

Landing zone safety officers play critical role in ensuring aircraft can safely touch down in contingency locations

Seeing in the Dark: Nighttime flight ops increase risk for aviators, air traffic controllers

Air traffic controllers hope for best, prepare for worst

Innovative dual local air traffic control ops improve communication, resulting in safer skies

Emergency at 580 feet

Guiding the skies: Sheppard air traffic controllers use composure, expertise to ensure safe flight operations