Prior to becoming an air traffic controller, I worked on the “line” at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, at a FBO called National Jets. The experience gave me a great introduction into the world of aviation. Since I didn’t have a pilots license, like many of the line-crew that were working on theirs, it was a prelude to everything I’ve learned up until now. It opened my eyes to many different styles of aircraft and provided me with some insight into an industry I was about to immerse myself in. At least on one side of the frequency anyways.