Child directing air traffic control at worlds biggest airport
In one exchange, the child can be heard saying: "JetBlue 171 contact departure."
The pilot responds: "Over to departure JetBlue 171, awesome job."
The child appears to be under an adult's supervision, because a male voice then comes on and says with a laugh: "That's what you get, guys, when the kids are out of school."
In another exchange, the youngster clears another plane for takeoff, and says: "Adios, amigo."
The pilot responds in kind.
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said in a statement: "It is not indicative of the highest professional standards that controllers set for themselves and exceed each and everyday in the advancement of aviation safety."