Introducing “Guardians of the Sky,” A New Video Series Highlighting America’s Extraordinary Air Traffic Controllers
Controllers do amazing work every day to ensure flying remains one of the safest and most efficient modes of transportation in the world. These Guardians of the Sky videos emphasize the dedication of controllers to our profession and the responsibility we have to the flying public.
NATCA is now on TikTok! Our Union is launching its TikTok with videos that highlight the incredible work of air traffic controllers; discuss advocacy issues important to air traffic controllers, other aviation safety professionals, and the aviation community; messages from NATCA leaders; and highlights from NATCA events. If you are on TikTok, please follow us @natcanational today!
Air Traffic Controllers at Boston Center Save an F16 with an Aerial Refueling During a Snowstorm
Our first video spotlights the incredible work of several air traffic controllers at Boston Center (ZBW) who stepped up to assist a military pilot of a F-16 trying to find a safe place to land in blizzard weather conditions while running low on fuel.
Watch the video on YouTube here.
Read the full story here.
Florida Air Traffic Controllers Help Passenger Land Plane After Their Pilot is Incapacitated in New “Guardians of the Sky” Video
NATCA just launched a new video series called “Guardians of the Sky.” Each video highlights a real-life incident where America’s air traffic controllers exemplified their skill, training, and professionalism in a moment of crisis.
In our latest installment, NATCA highlights air traffic controllers from Florida who helped a passenger who didn’t know how to fly land a plane safely after their pilot became incapacitated because of a medical emergency. Watch the video here.
Read the full story here.
