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Veteran FAA air traffic controller Hank Hermosillo retires from Chicago Executive Airport
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After proudly serving the Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) for 12 years, Hank Hermosillo will retire this month from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). During his tenure, Hermosillo demonstrated the skills required for his role and contributed to CEA’s top safety rating in the industry.

Before becoming an air traffic controller in 1999, Hermosillo served in the Navy and later worked for the U.S. Postal Service. His career as an air traffic controller included positions in Amarillo, Texas; New Orleans' Lake Front area; and Madison, Wisconsin, before joining CEA in 2011.

Hermosillo became known as one of the most trusted air traffic controllers among regular pilots flying into CEA. He lived by the mantra “you’re going to get home safe” each day at work, which was evident throughout his successful career.

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Reflecting on his time at CEA, Hermosillo shared some of his favorite memories about the airport. “Andrew, Norm and all the guys that worked here made our jobs fun,” he said. “We had a really great rapport with each other, and it was fun any time I was interacting with them.”

He also praised the award-winning snow removal team at CEA, calling them the best in the nation for their tireless efforts during Chicago winters to ensure safe environments for planes.

Hermosillo expressed that he will miss events hosted at the airport, including Run the Runway and Rock the Runway. “The CEA team is always professional; everything the airport does has been spectacular,” he said. “When you get to do what you love—and I loved doing it—I’m going to miss the heck out of it.”

Post-retirement, Hermosillo plans to stay local and explore other opportunities, including potentially becoming an instructor. He also offered advice for future air traffic controllers: “Don’t be afraid to take a chance; it’s an opportunity of a lifetime,” he said. “When a pilot is clearly disoriented or confused, and you hear it in their voice after they safely land how grateful they are that you kept them safe—that’s worth it beyond words.”

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