
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Zellefrow
Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor
United States Air Force
Abilene, TX USA
“Don’t let anybody else drive your life. Whatever you are going to do, do it on your own terms. You are #1 in your own life.”
United States Air Force
Abilene, TX USA
“Don’t let anybody else drive your life. Whatever you are going to do, do it on your own terms. You are #1 in your own life.”
Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor
I oversee the air traffic control tower at Dyess Air Force Base.
At this tower, we typically work from 8am - 4pm or 4pm - 12am. I watch and supervise everything that everyone else is doing. It's my job to catch any mistakes or correct any errors. If any of the air traffic controllers mess something up, ultimately, I am the one responsible. I keep track of and file all records of flights so we know how many flights there have been in a day and the amount of traffic.
Here's the first step for high school students
Research your options. Enlisting in the Air Force is only one way to become an air traffic controller. It's a good way to segway into becoming a pilot or pursuing air traffic control outside of the service, but there are many pathways to this career. Find the right fit for you.
"I don't want to work in air traffic control."
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