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Tower Tales - The ATC Podcast Ep. 8 Mahesh in conversation with veteran Gp Capt Govind Saxena
In this conversation, Mahesh Sharma reconnects with veteran Group Captain Govind Saxena, exploring his journey in the Air Force, starting from his motivations to join, his experiences during his first posting in Chandigarh, and the mentorship he received. Gp Capt Saxena shares memorable incidents, challenges faced during his tenure, especially in Chandigarh and Tezpur, and the importance of support and guidance in the military environment. The discussion highlights the camaraderie, learning experiences, and the unique challenges of being an ATC officer. Gp Capt Saxena also
discusses the importance of interpersonal relationships within the ATC environment and emphasizes the need for aspiring controllers to maintain a positive mindset, stay ahead of traffic, and continuously seek professional
growth. He reflects on his own career regrets and offers valuable advice for the next generation of air traffic controllers.
Takeaways
Mentorship played a crucial role in his
development as an officer.
He emphasizes the importance of
communication in critical situations.
He learned valuable lessons from mistakes
made during operations.
His experiences reflect the importance of
mentorship in the Air Force.
Building interpersonal relationships
enhances teamwork in ATC.
Maintaining a positive mindset is essential
for controllers.
Being ahead of traffic is key to effective
control.
Good humor and balance are important on
duty.
Continuous professional development is
vital for success.
Interpersonal skills are as important as
technical skills in ATC.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Govind
Saxena
02:54 First Posting at Chandigarh:
Memorable Experiences
06:02 Mentorship and Learning in the Air
Force
08:57 Transition to Tezpur: New Challenges
and Experiences
12:14 Handling Difficult Situations as a
Controller
14:59 Navigating Night Flying and Trainee
Pilots
18:02 Challenges Faced : Terrain and
Operations
29:50 Memorable Incidents in Air Traffic
Control
32:24 Building Interpersonal Relationships
in ATC
38:49 Advice for Aspiring Air Traffic
Controllers
46:55 Reflections on Professional Growth
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By MaheshIn this conversation, Mahesh Sharma reconnects with veteran Group Captain Govind Saxena, exploring his journey in the Air Force, starting from his motivations to join, his experiences during his first posting in Chandigarh, and the mentorship he received. Gp Capt Saxena shares memorable incidents, challenges faced during his tenure, especially in Chandigarh and Tezpur, and the importance of support and guidance in the military environment. The discussion highlights the camaraderie, learning experiences, and the unique challenges of being an ATC officer. Gp Capt Saxena also
discusses the importance of interpersonal relationships within the ATC environment and emphasizes the need for aspiring controllers to maintain a positive mindset, stay ahead of traffic, and continuously seek professional
growth. He reflects on his own career regrets and offers valuable advice for the next generation of air traffic controllers.
Takeaways
Mentorship played a crucial role in his
development as an officer.
He emphasizes the importance of
communication in critical situations.
He learned valuable lessons from mistakes
made during operations.
His experiences reflect the importance of
mentorship in the Air Force.
Building interpersonal relationships
enhances teamwork in ATC.
Maintaining a positive mindset is essential
for controllers.
Being ahead of traffic is key to effective
control.
Good humor and balance are important on
duty.
Continuous professional development is
vital for success.
Interpersonal skills are as important as
technical skills in ATC.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Govind
Saxena
02:54 First Posting at Chandigarh:
Memorable Experiences
06:02 Mentorship and Learning in the Air
Force
08:57 Transition to Tezpur: New Challenges
and Experiences
12:14 Handling Difficult Situations as a
Controller
14:59 Navigating Night Flying and Trainee
Pilots
18:02 Challenges Faced : Terrain and
Operations
29:50 Memorable Incidents in Air Traffic
Control
32:24 Building Interpersonal Relationships
in ATC
38:49 Advice for Aspiring Air Traffic
Controllers
46:55 Reflections on Professional Growth