[MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, ARIZONA] – At Marine Corps Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Maintenance Division operates around the clock to ensure safety in the skies. Their unique set of responsibilities, unknown to most, plays an essential role in mission readiness, airfield operations and aviation safety.
While both the ATC Maintenance Division and air traffic controllers are important to aviation operations, their roles are different. A common misconception about ATC Maintenance Division is that they are the ones who talk to the pilots which is not the case.
The ATC Maintenance Division team is comprised of U.S. Marines and civilian personnel. Together they are responsible for ensuring all...
