I'm an Air Traffic Controller
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We all tend to take for granted the way tens of thousands of airplanes choreograph their paths in the air on a daily basis. Of course, the pilots can't see the other planes, so they need to rely on air traffic controllers to guide them through the air and land safely. Dan Carrico, an experienced air traffic controller and Chicago O'Hare Tower's NATCA Representative, joins Tim Muma to discuss his unique job, the pros and cons of this career, and his take on the profession as a whole.

Podcast Series: You Do What?
You Do What? is a fun show about odd jobs and how people got into them. We bring in pet detectives, astronomers, and more and discover the when, where, and why about their professions.