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34 years in aviation, then a second career on the ground

I spent 21 years in the U.S. Air Force in air traffic control and retired in 2012 as a Master Sergeant. I stayed in aviation another 13 years, with the Department of Defense and then the FAA. Oklahoma is home now, and I run three businesses here.

Joey Blanco

What air traffic control taught me

Air traffic control is a job where small details matter and everyone depends on clear words. You confirm what you heard. You plan for what happens next, not just what’s in front of you. You don’t leave anything hanging.

I carried those habits through 34 years in aviation and into everything I’ve done since. Master Sergeant is the first of the Air Force’s senior noncommissioned officer grades, and getting there meant learning to lead people, not just manage tasks.

After the Air Force

When I retired in 2012, I went right back to work in aviation. From 2012 to 2019 I worked for the Department of Defense as an air traffic controller. From 2019 to 2025 I worked for the FAA as an aeronautical systems specialist.

Why real estate

Military life means moving. Over a career you learn what it’s like to sell on a deadline, buy a home in a city you barely know, and make big decisions from a long way off. I know how much a calm, honest guide matters in those moments.

I earned my Oklahoma real estate license in 2022 while I was still with the FAA, and went on to earn my Oklahoma Broker Associate license. In 2025 I left the FAA to work in real estate full time. I also hold the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification. Today I lead RWB Realty Group, a real estate team with LPT Realty, and I work with buyers and sellers of every background, not only military families.

The other two businesses

Mulligan Closet sells golf apparel and accessories online and at Showplace Market in Moore. OakCity Laser Works makes custom engraved pieces, from medal display boxes to branded gifts. They’re separate from my real estate work, but they run on the same standard.