Air Traffic Control: Traffic chaos at JFK - PART 1

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[@seatedliberty]

I imagine that if Kennedy Steve ever got mad enough to tell someone to go to hell, it would be Left on Hades, Right on Damnation, hold short of Purgatory, and once Charon moves out of the way, enter Hell.

[@francesnorred944]

SOOOO FUNNY!! I ADORE your sense of Humor....

[@davefromleamington]

dude, seriously dude..... what an epic sence of humor... you should be writing for SNL

[@sy4z117]

😂😂😂

[@sarahalbers5555]

And add in the infamous Delta tug

[@TheVetusMores]

Now _that_ was funny :)

[@JamieW5024]

Need this guy to control our conference calls at work!!! Would be over in 10 mins instead of an hour 😂

[@camscics]

ROFL! So true...........

[@wetlettuce4768]

Why is it in every conference call just as you think it's over someone always brings something pointless up right at the end keeping the call going for another 15 mins. I hate that guy....

[@snezananovakovic6358]

The only good thing about those is you can mute yourself out lol i had an old school project manager (in his 60's at the time) who always said 'any meeting that lasts more than 40 minutes is a waste of time... I have to keep quoting him too often sadly 🙄

[@ismaelzz]

@@snezananovakovic6358 I've heard "any meeting that lasts more than 5 minutes is a waste of time"

[@ThaFuzzwood]

@@wetlettuce4768 I simply reply with that being a pointless issue and leave.

[@shayne.7770]

I love how even when he is angry he doesn't lose control he remains stern. He gets his point across with little aggression, to make a point but not anger the other person. Perfect communication skills

[@psuro]

This guy is like my mom directing everyone where to sit at the Thanksgiving meal.

[@alexgill9853]

psuro 😂😂😂

[@MrsEJV]

Oh Lord - I'm a caterer. Now I know how I sound in the middle of a function!

[@billyrayhoscheit1775]

Share this with her

[@valerierodger7700]

What I find funny is that, having listened to quite a few of these by now, I think "wow, this is the most tension I've ever heard in his voice" - and even then, he's not stressed, he's just being brisk.

[@dizzyology7514]

Brisk is a good description. Steve could handle situations like this one -- rush hour on a snowy day, with plows on the runways and planes needing to be de-iced before takeoff -- without losing his cool or even his sense of humor. The only thing that bothered him, as we see here is when a plane or other vehicle on the taxiways failed to respond when Steve called them. When he would say something like "Earth to Delta 2540" you knew he was starting to simmer. But even then, once he finally established contact, he didn't get nasty (as some controllers do) -- he just complained briefly that they hadn't responded before and then carried on with his instructions. He understood remarkably well that pilots are human and can make mistakes -- he'd make sure they knew that they'd caused a problem for him, but he didn't make it personal. Steve retired Sept. 1, 2017, and is much missed by the pilots, by his colleagues in the tower, by his fans here on KZbin -- maybe even by the tug drivers! :-)

[@PlutozReal]

I'm picturing someone walking into ATC with a dozen puppies, and him going "oooh puppies!!"

[@Bobrogers99]

Yes, Steve almost sounds cranky at one point, but still professional, and he kept his cool and had command of the situations. An hour at this pace would destroy a lesser man. After watching some of these videos I have acquired enormous respect for air traffic controllers!

[@mirawenya]

Steve is my definition of a true “alpha male“. Never gets nasty, but oozes authority. A natural. (I really hate the alpha beta male bullshit that comes up at times. When it does, their idea of alpha just seems nasty to me....)

[@marylou931]

Right, and imo he's not funny, just very witty, very sharp.👍

[@taylorm1396]

The man, the myth, the legend. Kennedy Steve was born for ATC

[@lesliejames9404]

Kennedy Steve and Boston John are the best

[@Stitchwitchstitch]

I’m quite bummed I’ve only just discovered Steve, 6 years into his retirement! I hope he’s fully enjoying it- I wonder if he sometimes catches himself speed-talking randomly at home. “Hey-family-to-the-car-pushback-turn-left-turn-right-hold-short-at-John-street-monitor-me”

[@eininw]

Rumor is he moved to managing a terminal at Kennedy, so he's still around, just mandatory retirement from ATC.

[@thomasschulz2167]

"If your ice man was standing in front of me right now I would be yelling at him...but that's fine." That had me laughing!

[@KingAir90Pilot]

EARTH TO 2540

[@donnawoodman6249]

TheDamienwashere Too funny!

[@wetlettuce4768]

Classic Steve, usually it's the tugs who get that treatment lol.

[@MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

@@wetlettuce4768 except Tug2. That's his favorite.

[@kryptkeeper457]

God that was 8 minutes. Imagine an hour of doing that... Props to airport controllers!

[@chrisgast]

Imagine 8 hours of doing that!

[@TonyWud]

Amazing.

[@CKOD]

I'm not entirely convinced Kennedy Steve isnt 30+ squirrels in a trenchcoat, and thats part of his secret.

[@CheesyKnobby]

@@CKOD Ever seen that postal office scene from Men In Black?

[@thesteaksaignant]

@goatnad6970 Actually when you listen to liveatc the instructions are a sometimes a few seconds apart from each other just like in this video

[@s14duma]

If your a student pilot this is a wonderful way to understand atc conversation . After awhile its just hilarious.

[@H89SA]

+s14duma Thank you! :)

[@henrychan720]

AirChina 981 Kennedy ground?

[@angelafeldhahn4849]

I cannot imagine directing all these pilots at one time. It’s amazing to me that people can handle all this but I’m thankful for all those who can!!! Love to all the ATCs!

[@billbye2427]

someone finally knows how to herd cats.! well done sir!

[@s2v8377]

The Delta Ramp seems like they live up to Delta's nickname!!! Doesn't Ever Leave The Airport ; )

[@s2v8377]

s2v8377 The Terminal 1 Ramp however does give them a run for their money!!!

[@RadioactiveSherbet]

Fantastic comment! I had a good chuckle.

[@gertpedersen4555]

me to :=)

[@Zaluskowsky]

Omg

[@ToreDL87]

ROFL

[@clydesdalefan]

This controller is Awesome! All these pilots, snowplows, de-icing trucks, tugs and who knows what else... It's amazing. All that and he keeps a sense of humor, makes minor but USEFULL jokes that actually enhance situational understanding... Wow!

[@OrigamiMarie]

I've been watching a lot of these videos and I noticed too, that the jokes are useful. They keep in mind a problem situation, or they warn in a way that is funny instead of nagging, or they point out an error in a way that means they won't make the same mistake again soon. I bet he had positive effects literally around the world.

[@rlonzoraddison6921]

Typical N.Y. air traffic management. Not chaos. Well orchestrated, timed activity. Ovations to the ATC.

[@ErzaRosenberg]

Pretty sure that's Kennedy Steve.

[@sharpfang]

@@ErzaRosenberg Yeah, heard some others and none other gets the traffic moving nearly as smoothly.

[@sarahalbers5555]

They really do rock. It is a beautiful thing!

[@xxibjrosek]

Sounds like New York in general. Too bad I never had this smooth an experience at LaGuardia or Newark. Edit: damn you autocorrect.

[@riciy]

boy, I'm amazed how he can make out conversation which is absolutely indistinguishable static to my ears

[@KrazyKGaming]

riciy I wear really nice headphones and I can barely make anything out.

[@H89SA]

KrazyKerahcaz Games And I use these cheap ones goo.gl/28UQ2M, which are crap, to be honest.

[@KrazyKGaming]

Eww. You're a brave person.

[@majorharper1]

LiveATC's feed is worse, much worse than what the ground controller hears. Trust me all his conversations are pretty much clear as a blue sky. It is the equipment that the person uses and the altitude at which the equipment catches the radio frequencies that worsen's the quality. Like if you notice the pattern: All the ground vehicles and small planes like EMB 135/145 are tough to listen to them

[@H89SA]

Raphael Aubry Well, I hope they all understand that this feed isn't directly from the Tower antenna. Guy who provides the feed for liveatc could be in the range of 10-15 km's from the JFK. Quality of the audio depends where you live and what's your surrounding.

[@brianwhitelegg112]

And that, ladies and gentlemen.......is a professional at work.

[@atccrazy629]

Kennedy Steve is the ATC Buddha/Yoda! “Listen to my instructions my young apprentice pilots, or taxi clearance I give you not!”

[@TheTigero]

I never get sick of listening to this guy...

[@LeftLaneShane]

Snow team 2 caught with their tail between their legs

[@melliflousbufo]

Christ - I almost needed a liedown after listening to eight minutes of that! How do the controllers manage hours and hours on a shift? You clearly have to be a very strong personality to do the job, too - kudos.

[@reynirheidbergstefansson2343]

One hour at a time and another for rest. Rotate to another position and repeat.

[@Axatar]

No wonder why the ATCs get paid that much! Thanks for making these videos, always a pleasure :)

[@H89SA]

Axatar No worries. I just wanted to show how amazing controller he is. :)

[@shallowcoder1]

+H89SA Would u consider this a good career?

[@Hellcat1960]

Kennedy Steve rules!

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

Hellcat Greg be played a traffic controller in United93.

[@felistine]

I bow down to ATC and pilots. What professionals. Talk about cool under pressure. What concentration the Traffic Controllers have.

[@Michael_in_Vt]

When some guys speak, they command respect and attention....this is very rare, however this Controller does just that. Excellent job!

[@zxcvbnmjhify]

Hearing this is actually calming.

[@donnawoodman6249]

Kayy Love You are sick my dear😁

[@AnarchyEnsues]

That's because women like a controlling man. It's human nature

[@donnawoodman6249]

oyvey Yes, in control of himself and his responsibilities but not overbearing of others. 🙂

[@queeny5613]

Ik right

[@Lauren-lb4dl]

Even though I listen to this every day at work, I still enjoy it when I am at home. I guess I am addicted to it.

[@H89SA]

+Lauren Thank you for watching!

[@Lauren-lb4dl]

H89SA Thank you for posting it. I gives my family a little better idea of what I do all day. And night.

[@ke6nber]

I don't know why, exactly, but I love listening to 'Kennedy Steve' run his show.

[@2199SPUDMAN]

KENNEDY STEVE IS LEGEND! The mental kung fu this guy does is just awesome. Large and in charge! We sure miss him 🙁

[@MadMax-pu1kj]

I am not a pilot or in the industry but I sat and listened to all of that... wow, just wow... well done... clear, concise, and professional, and the schoolmarm when he needs to be. What is an "angry puppy"? Is that just a cute name for an angry person?

[@stevedietrich8936]

Another way of saying Mad Dog, which is short for McDonnell-Douglas MD80/90

[@mstrickk1]

@@stevedietrich8936 Thank you. Heard it quite a bit, never bothered to look it up knowing I probably wouldn't find the answer.

[@Palmerrip]

Steve needs to come back from retirement and give us more entertainment PLEASE!!!

[@queeny5613]

He is now working the ramp

[@richardhall9815]

3:27 "Follow the pink guy" LOL! 🤣

[@jbmbanter]

That is incredible orchestrated mayhem. Just wish Kennedy Steve was here with us at AGS, DNL and AIK this week for the Masters air traffic. Bet he would have a good time.

[@ronmurphy2243]

When my Dad got out of the Air Force he had controller offers from NY and PHX. He chose PHX - wisely. He thought hard about NY though, to a controller that's the big leagues.

[@Tmanaz480]

The old Candid Camera show loved to find busy traffic cops in NY and show their style and panache directing a busy intersection. This reminds me of that, only verbal.

[@richardfickess4349]

One HELL of a great Air Traffic Controller. Bravo!!!!

[@leathervogel5242]

Quick, competent, efficient, effective with humor, and a New York sense of annoyance…gotta love it!

[@H89SA]

8 minutes of traffic chaos at JFK. Enjoy. :)

[@Sisko1500]

H89SA he is allot calmer than i would be good thing i am not ATC

[@H89SA]

Loïc AF No it is NOT! Before you come here to correct me, you better inform yourself. AIR FRANCE is the company NAME, AIRFRANS is an official callsign by the ICAO doc8585!

[@H89SA]

***** You probably figured it out by now... It's when 2 or more people step on the mic at the same time, and they block transmissions.

[@jacquesjackcoomans2295]

+H89SA Is that Kennedy Steve on the Mic

[@younesrj91]

+H89SA thx for ur efforts ...these comm's r really helpful

[@lori5455]

I just discovered these clips and cant stop listening - WOW what a job and what a brain!!

[@krisadams1902]

This guy is an absolute MONSTER on the radio, very impressive!

[@varianschirmer9375]

Snow Claus, Iceman... even the plow crews have handles...

[@geekytraveler5899]

5:16 Kudos to pilot for situational awareness in this chaos :)

[@edcain10]

FED EX Needs TO CONSIDER HIM FOR THEIR NXT.15 SECOND COMMERCIAL,THINK HE COULD HANDLE IT!!LOL

[@scottbrown6305]

For a hot minute in the ‘70s I looked into being a controller. A rare smart decision on my part to not pursue. My BP is barely under control now & I am retired and within weight guidance. One day like that & I’m certain I’d have exploded.

[@carolineclancy9908]

What a stressful job the Air Control Tower

[@michaelhayden725]

these video's explain how busy the ground - runways/taxiways/ramps - really are. Incredible.

[@crapper1]

We need 30 minutes of this crazy stuff lol i love it and ground controller he keeps his cool wtf

[@H89SA]

crapper1 And I'd probably need psychological help after hours and hours of editing of those "30 minutes". :D

[@crapper1]

very true with all that syncing up and stuff but we love the work that you put into these videos

[@Leroys_Stuff]

Skip the subtitles send 30 min let everyone see how hard it is to write them

[@ShutterbugVideo671]

When he said follow the pink guy, at first I was imagining some guy decked out in a pink three-piece suit waltzing his way down the runway saying here come follow me!

[@michaelmilsom9518]

Being part of a snow pack is difficult...because you are listening to two radios all the time. A two-way that you use to coordinate and communicate with the other ground equipment and also the aviation radio that connects you with the tower. Sometimes you can be giving or receiving instructions from one...while you are being requested to copy on the other.

[@donnafromnyc]

I noted that KS did not climb all over the snow team for not answering right away because he was on the other radio. Thanks for explaining from the inside.

[@jfan4reva]

I bet Kennedy Steve would be great at juggling. He'd only have to keep track of 3 or 4 balls at once. But then he might find that boring - lol!

[@damianportela589]

This one is smoother than the usual cowboy ranch at JFK, good on Kennedy Steve

[@TBBrickYT]

BTW H89SA, I haven't had this much fun listening to ATC since Boston John. Bless you, may your tribe increase...when you're ready for said increase.

[@Goiko47]

The longer the better :) Appreciate your work!

[@H89SA]

Goiko47 Thank you for watching every video here. :)

[@lindajensen8709]

Kennedy Steve has supernatural powers! Amazing guy!

[@7775Kevin]

Amazing. Thanks for posting. Great stuff.

[@H89SA]

Kevin Olson Thanks for watching! :)

[@macdaniel87]

Impresionante!! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@H89SA]

macdaniel87 Thank you for watching. :)

[@Jmoritz97]

this guy is absolutely amazing!

[@lajlaeriksson9655]

TB Brick - Angry puppy is a Mad Dog (MD-8* or B717).

[@NavaNix]

God is in the tower how the hell does he do it im trying to follow this for 8 min and my brain hurts... damn well done steve

[@user-ll8be9vt4u]

Kennedy Steve was outstanding keeping that airport moving.

[@AustrianJager]

This ATC is superhuman. The stresss is obvious!

[@dkcvv]

Thanks for your work !

[@H89SA]

Fred Morawiec No worries. Thank you for watching! :)

[@cinm9565]

Whole new respect for arcs.wow.

[@Eruanne]

*Speaking as a JFK employee it's this crazy almost all the time lol.*

[@everydayperson764]

Even at night?

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

Nice assertiveness from the controller !

[@Lucypetuniaggm]

Good GOD, I hope this man is well paid.

[@KrazyKGaming]

Holy cow. This guy is normally pretty calm and happy go lucky. He sounds irritated in this video.

[@Tmanaz480]

Not irritated at all, just In Charge.

[@rogerwilco2]

Nah, just busy and keeping on top of things.

[@lindajensen8709]

This guy is a genius!

[@AEMoreira81]

It could be worse---a cloudy late spring day with south winds where only 22L can be used for departures---the departure line snakes all the way around the airfield.

[@nickbeam5432]

Now there's a air traffic controller that deserve the presidential award.

[@auntypaiche8929]

Love this guys ability to think this quickly. For his sake, I hope every hour of his day is not like his videos. Where do you take training for this job?

[@andream9470]

This guy could probably herd cats without breaking a sweat.

[@swbeyer8349]

Kennedy Steve was an artist. I was a controller for a short time in the Marine Corps and I could never do what he did.

[@RioJudy]

Steve is outstanding

[@michellehenderson4326]

What a stressful job. He is cool the controller. He is as dry as sticks too.

[@TheSilmarillian]

Brilliant controller work

[@blake121082]

What a hero! Much respect

[@Peewee0413]

Wow! Nice one.. how long after a shift does it take to slow the brain down?.. Also visuals would make some of the audio easier to understand. Especially in hectic traffic jam situations or idiot tug situations..

[@francesnorred944]

Y-Y-E-E-S-S-S-S. THANK YOU,, Peewee! I said that in another video as Well. It IS So Much Easier...

[@sarahalbers5555]

Still waiting for Kennedy Steve's infamous Delta tug

[@Chrissyhappy]

4.40 sounds like Kelsey from 74 gear 😂

[@scottkean1217]

I hear an aircraft controllers job is stressful as hell.

[@ruthmcghie5620]

My god I reckon I held my breath the whole time That was unbelievable.😲

[@HM2SGT]

😳🙀🥴🤪🤯 listening to this guy herding cats is addictive! He must have an ulcer the size of Rhode Island!

[@WWPlaysHoldem]

Kennedy Steve does an Awesome job!

[@Teknamli]

Respect for the controller

[@jblyon2]

Cops directing traffic need to take notes from this guy

[@gabekeepsitreal]

Wow i really hope they get free massage and other perks to release stress before and after work i once apon a time wanted to complain about airport prices in shops and the price of food at Kennedy... But knowing that a party if the money goes to these guys makes it more worth it. This man deserves a good pay and all the perks

[@mattjanzen2344]

There's a reason this job is considered one of the most stressful in the world. Juuust after brunch server.

[@tobydobo4080]

Amazing

[@twentynineteen4687]

He is what, I believe, the kids call GOAT Also love with the way the pilot apologizes. No arguing, just sorry. Also, notice that pilots address him as "sir" quite often.

[@chrishelms1967]

These guys are impressive

[@baomao7243]

I would love to see these “speed round” videos with a map graphic showing color-coded planes creeping the taxiways while graphically highlighting the one ATC is speaking to and visually showing the movement that ATC is commanding.

[@DOLRED]

KS barked so much I thought his arms might turn into legs. Must have been nightmare hour.

[@mandolinic]

I cannot imagine how Steve is able to do this juggling day after day and still maintain his sanity.

[@DebraParsons]

I have NO IDEA how these traffic controllers do their job, they are amazing!!!!!!!

[@cottagechskitty]

Look at that map. YIKES. Yeah. The ground controllers are just incredible

[@LikedGecko315]

I mean you gotta love atc. Can’t picture my self doing this

[@CarlosAntonioBrown]

I wasn't really aware that 'momentarily' could mean 'in a moment' as well as 'for a moment', but that appears to be accepted aviation standard.

[@peacelove983]

omg that is some high stress job I wouldn't be able to do this job

[@beckylipps7286]

Love it but I need a sedative! How do they stand the pressure and confusion????