Moises Arreola talks controlling Naval Station Mayport’s airspace [Video]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — At any given time, there are dozens of aircraft in the airspace of Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, and in a day, the Navy base’s runway can see hundreds of aircraft.

So, how does everyone fly safely?

“It all comes down to training, we train a lot,” said Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Moises Arreola, who adds that practice makes perfect for him and his team in the radar room. “We use our spare scopes for simulations and we practice on every possible scenario whether it’s going to happen or not.”

Arreola has seen a lot in his eight years in the Navy. He knows keeping the ‘Precision Approach Radar’ operational does more than guarantee a safe flight, it saves lives.

“The equipment is a big factor for us,” …