Inside the system burning out air traffic control trainees
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Navigating Hostility: The Journey of Regina Mendes Scott
This chapter recounts Regina Mendes Scott's fifteen-year quest to become an air traffic controller, detailing the hostility and challenges she faced that led to mental health struggles. Through her personal experiences, the narrative highlights the emotional toll of a demanding training environment, including racism and harassment, that forced her to relocate multiple times. Ultimately, the chapter explores systemic issues within the FAA and the resilience required to pursue one’s dream despite overwhelming obstacles.
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