Controller at N90 (New York Approach)
 

Not sure where to post this, but this seems like as good a place as any.

There is a seasoned controller at New York Approach (N90), who sounds like when he isn’t controlling he drinks whiskey and smokes non stop. With that said, he is super laid back on the radio and also incredibly efficient and competent. It’s a joy to hear his very distinct voice. He usually says “Good job”, “Hey Buddy” and makes audible grunts and conversational comments on the radio which are hilarious. He sounds like he doesn’t have a care in the world, like he is in the zone.

He typically works 128.55/120.15, the JAIKE arrivals at the NJ satellites and the PHLBOs at EWR.

Anyone know who I’m talking about? His style is so distinct I wanted to know who he was, he reminds me of “Kennedy Steve” back in the day.

I know NY airspace can be busy, but I appreciate the competency of the controllers. It’s much better than going into MIA approach or center. Ugh.

He's my favorite controller. I love when i get on his freq.

The man might enjoy his privacy.

Yes, please don't post somebody's name in this context without his permission. Feel free to share in the crew room or on your company forums but not here.

I had a friend at SOCAL who was very engaging on the radio, he actually enjoyed the notoriety and liked to meet and drink with pilots, and parlayed that into early retirement and a successful real-estate business.

We know him well at B6!
“Can you gimme two fifty in that 190 and take it down to 3?”

Back in the early 90’s three tower controllers at Detroit City Airport played in a band and did gigs at a dive bar down the street. Lots of us pilots used to go hang for drinks.

Does whispering Will still work in Tuscon?

That’s what she said...

Sorry. Couldn’t resist.

Yup-Friday evening during the holidays and his pulse never breaks 50. Pure excellence.

We have a guy at SoCal approach who's like this. Absolutely, 100% unflappable in any and all situations, and talks to each and every crew as if he's directing only them - like personalized service.

Of course, we've all gotten the guy who sounds like Joe Pesci on the radio. Every TRACON has THAT guy too. ;)