Braxton Denton

Have you wondered what it would be like to be an Air Traffic Controller?  What is the security in the airport both Physical and Cyber?  What technology is used in the control towers both computer and communication and what is their redundancy?  What are the processes and procedures for air traffic controllers during emergencies or when a dignitary arrives?  Braxton Denton will talk about these topics in this presentation.  

Biography:

Braxton Denton is an air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration at Midway International Airport. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Springfield with degrees in pre-law and political science, though life took him in a different direction. He spent nearly a decade learning which careers didn’t suit him, and he was able to parlay the knowledge he acquired along the way into something he enjoys doing every day. Personally, He is an audiobook enthusiast driven by a deep curiosity to understand how things work, fueling his journey as a lifelong learner. Whether he's tinkering around the house or using YouTube to tackle DIY projects to save his wife money, he is always eager to learn something new. Above all, he is a proud husband and father to a three-year-old boy who fills his days with joy and purpose.