Seeing in the Dark: Air Traffic Control

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

Laughlin implements innovative air traffic control procedures for smooth communications

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

Behind the Podium at the 334th TRS

At the 81st Training Group, instructors train Airmen to serve as experts in their profession. Staff Sgt. Michael Russell, 334th Training Squadron air traffic control instructor, appreciates the experiences he gained from working as an ATC specialist at his first duty station. He uses his prior

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

Photos: Holloman air traffic controllers ensure safe landings, manage airspace

Guidance to the Skies, Laughlin ATC receives AETC award

 A key piece to airpower are the pilots trained here every day, however, without the Airmen on the ground, these pilots would never reach the sky -- this is where Laughlin Air Force Base’s Air Traffic Control tower steps into the picture.

Guiding the air mission from the ground

The safety and flight path of aircraft operating on Keesler depend on the Airmen inside the Air Traffic Control Tower. The 81st Training Wing’s Operations Support Flight monitors and directs the aircraft on the flightline and local airspace, ensuring the fluidity of the air traffic.Working the tower

I’ll have what she’s having

One of the challenges Airmen can expect to face when entering the World’s greatest Air Force is the tremendous possibility of being separated from your family. At times, the separation takes place across state lines or country borders. The same cannot be said for two sisters from a military family

Controlling the air space through COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Air Force has continued to protect our air space and carry out the mission while facing challenges. To mitigate and prepare for the potential loss of manning of the air traffic controllers in Air Education and Training Command, an ATC rapid response team has

Eyes on the skies result in recognition for controller, flight safety

An air traffic controller and the Flight Safety Office at Sheppard were recently recognized among the best at what they do by Air Education and Training Command.