Child Air Traffic Controller JFK Kennedy Airport Tower Audio

Audio Courtesy LiveATC.net

What was probably harmless fun is now being highlighted by the news media. Here's the original recording.

http://bit.ly/boyatcjkf

and now the FAA repercussions

FAA Statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration announced today that two employees at John F. Kennedy Airport Tower are on administrative leave following an incident last month when a child was permitted to talk with pilots on an air traffic control frequency.

This lapse in judgment not only violated FAAs own policies, but common sense standards for professional conduct. These kinds of distractions are totally unacceptable, said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. We have an incredible team of professionals who safely control our nations skies every single day. This kind of behavior does not reflect the true caliber of our workforce.

The two JFK Tower employees, a supervisor and an air traffic controller, are on administrative leave pending the outcome of an official FAA investigation into the incident which is already underway.

In addition, all unofficial visits to FAA air traffic control operational areas, such as towers and radar rooms, will be suspended during the investigation. The FAA Administrator has directed a team to conduct a full-scale review of air traffic control policies and procedures related to facility visitors.

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[Moonstriker]

I love this kid. Prospective future ATCO! :) Probably even his dream to be an ATCO like his daddy. So please FAA, don't screw a kid's dream / family up cuz of this. Besides the Dad was clearly telling the kid what to say.

Pilots sure love that day when the kid was on the comms!!

[BrewtownFlyer]

"Oh my God...they're letting the children control the planes! How can we be sure the kid knows what heading or what frequency to give the pilot?!? How much training have the kids had?!? This is horrible...planes will be dropping from the skies!!" Get a freaking life and a sense of humor! The parent/controller was obviously sitting right there telling them what to say and could intervene in a heartbeat if something developed. All these breathless worrywarts don't know WTF they're talking about.

[OfficialTeenVlogs]

The parent was right there, telling him what to do. It's no big deal. A change in voice isn't gonna affect too much. Like @BrewtownFlyer said, if there were an issue, the parent would have quickly took action.

[dcarpenter16]

I wish the kid controlled at my airport. He's better than the new guys they run through there.

[PingByter]

Damn you europe, you too strict!

[IlIJAYIlI]

Only in America LMAO

[MrPizzaman44]

He probably did a better job than the grown ups lol.

[69a96t]

yeah FAA acting all professional .. their CEO got a DWI .. professional drinker ..

[RainbowManification]

awwwww cute

[razgrizghost1]

nothing happened right? what's the big deal?

[swordofthespirit]

@SuperFirefox777 Exactly!

[swordofthespirit]

HO-LY crap! I'm not against pros but having the Federal Aviation Administration chastise a father for letting his son practice in real life? Which is usually where the passion comes from...."sigh"