Donovan Carson, Portland (Ore.) TRACON Donovan Carson has been a controller at Portland TRACON (P80) for almost three years, after transferring from Albuquerque Center. But he has quickly become an expert on the intricacies and challenges […]

Erik Anderson, Boston Tower Erik Anderson is a 15-year veteran member and a second-generation air traffic controller. His father was a controller for many years at Boston TRACON before becoming a supervisor and retiring several years […]

Jeff Richards, Chicago Center On June 29, 2012, 20-year air traffic control veteran Jeff Richards was working the LOGAN radar positions at Chicago Center (ZAU). N575RB, a Beechjet flying from Pellston, Mich., to Birmingham, Ala., checked […]

Dave Giberson and Corey Grafe, Philadelphia Tower Just after 11 a.m. EST on March 1, 2012, Dave Giberson, 12-year FAA air traffic control veteran, was working Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) arrivals on the local control west […]

Steve Clark and Kevin Cook, St. Louis TRACON It’s challenging enough for an air traffic controller when a high-speed aircraft is enduring poor weather conditions, bad radio connection and communication issues. It’s even more so when […]

Ryan Williams, Anchorage Center Second generation controller Ryan Williams has had several memorable days on the job at Anchorage Center (ZAN) since starting at the facility in 2006. But perhaps none like Dec. 29, 2012 when […]