Brian Bernhardt and Jason Wilson Honored with 2024 Archie League Medal of Safety Award for the Eastern Region

Sep 19, 2024

On the evening of February 18, 2024, Brian Bernhardt and Jason Wilson, controllers at Philadelphia ATCT/TRACON (PHL), expertly guided a visually impaired pilot to a safe landing after he lost his glasses mid-flight. Bernhardt provided radar vectors, while Wilson coached the pilot during the critical final approach, ensuring a successful outcome.

At #NATCACFS 2024, Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine presented Bernhardt and Wilson with the 2024 Archie League Medal of Safety Award for the Eastern Region.