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Air Traffic Control: Monitoring the skies

A radio is set on a desk of one of the air traffic controllers in the ATC tower at Scott Air Force Base Ill. June 5, 2019. Radios along with headsets are used by air traffic controllers to quickly communicate to other sections of the tower or flightline ensuring there are no ground or air conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hudson)
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Air Traffic Control: Monitoring the skies

Senior Airman Bailey Hairston, 375th Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, uses binoculars to look for birds or other hazards that can damage aircraft at Scott Air Force Base Ill., June 5, 2019. Birds can be hazardous to aircraft and Air traffic controllers are responsible for navigating aircraft away from those hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hudson)
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Air Traffic Control: Monitoring the skies

The air traffic control tower is seen through the trees at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 5, 2019. The tower at Scott is manned 24/7 by air traffic controllers from the 375th Operational Support Squadron and is over 200 ft. tall serving as the aerial communication tower for both Scott AFB and Mid-America Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hudson)
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Air Traffic Control: Monitoring the skies

Senior Airman Nick Davis, 375th Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, monitors flight data at Scott Air Force Base Ill. June 5, 2019. The air traffic control tower is responsible for monitoring a five mile radius of airspace around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hudson)
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Air Traffic Control: Monitoring the skies

Airman 1st Class Nicklas Hartman talks with Senior Airman Eric Davis, 375th Operational Support Squadron air traffic controllers, at Scott Air Force Base Ill. Airmen are certified as air traffic controllers after four months of technical training followed by a year of on-the-job training at their assigned duty station. The washout rate for air traffic controllers is one of the highest in the Air Force, with it being close to 50 percent. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hudson)
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Air Traffic Control: Monitoring the skies

Senior Airman Bailey Hairston, 375th Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, monitors the airspace over Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 5, 2019. Air traffic controllers are responsible for monitoring a five mile radius of airspace and ensuring that aircraft navigate it safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hudson)
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