Hello and welcome to this week's episode focused on the aviation industry. Shane Peterson, a veteran air traffic controller with military and FAA experience, shares his 25-year career—from working busy facilities like Chicago O'Hare to training new controllers. He explains daily duties, shift patterns, responsibilities, stressors, and the rewards of ATC, including pay and pension.

Shane recounts a harrowing near-crash involving a Cirrus aircraft, highlights the differences between airports, outlines paths into ATC (college programs, military, or FAA hiring), and offers candid advice about handling stress and medical requirements. He also introduces his podcast, @Tales from the Shift, inviting guests with interesting jobs.

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