'Push Approved'-Memories of a Former Ramp Tower Controller

摘要

Peering down at the elongated concourse, I observed that several aircraft had turned on their beacons. The flashing red anti-collision lights signified two certainties: the beginning of the departure 'bank' and an increase in my workload. Anticipating radio calls requesting pushback clearance, my thumb shadowed my headset's 'push-to-talk' button.