About this episode

In this episode, air traffic controller Michael Rejent shares insights into the complexities and challenges of managing air traffic.

Sequencing departures like a moving puzzle, scrambling when a jet takes off without clearance, and catching what radar misses with a glance out the window with Michael Rejent, an air traffic controller. What does "tally ho" mean to a pilot? What phrase makes every controller in the cab look up? WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? E...

People in this episode

Host: Dan Heath

Guest: Michael Rejent

Topics covered

• air traffic control
• aviation
• communication
• emergency response
• job responsibilities

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