Proficiency at Excel is a form of art, in fact, Excel can be used to generate fine art. From flow charts, diagrams, charts, graphs, to INDEX MATCH, Excel is like a second home. 

There are many parallels between the intricate systems and operations involved in managing an Alliance / Corporation / Fleet within EVE Online and the real-world complexities of running a major airport. 

Similarly, Air Traffic Controllers, direct the intricate flow of aircraft arrivals, departures, and ground movements, ensuring adherence to flight paths, schedules, and safety protocols to prevent conflicts and delays. Airports Managers direct the dance of mowing, snow removal, construction projects, and the logistics of keeping the airport safe, efficent, and self-sufficient.

Likewise, Airport Managers oversee the logistical coordination of critical functions such as fueling, maintenance, cargo handling, and terminal operations to ensure overall operational efficiency.

At airports, effective communication and negotiation skills are essential for engaging with various stakeholders—airlines, passengers, regulatory bodies, and service providers—to align diverse interests and expectations.

Airport managers must strategically allocate financial resources and physical assets for runway maintenance, terminal upgrades, and technology implementations to maintain operational efficiency and safety.

Similarly, airport emergencies, such as security breaches, medical incidents, or adverse weather events, demand calm, decisive action to ensure the safety of personnel, passengers, and facilities.

Continuous training and development of airport staff, from pilots and ground crew to air traffic controllers, are vital for maintaining safety standards, regulatory compliance, and adapting to evolving technologies and procedures.

Airport commercial management encompasses lease negotiations with airlines, managing retail concessions, and maximizing revenue streams while enhancing the overall passenger experience.

Airports must collaborate closely with external agencies such as the FAA, TSA, and local government to ensure compliance with aviation laws and regulations and coordinate responses to broader operational challenges.

For airports, exploration translates into identifying opportunities for expansion or new services, such as opening new routes, expanding terminals, or incorporating innovative technologies like drone-based surveillance or automated baggage systems.

Managing an interstellar alliance in the game EVE Online involves many of the same strategic and operational challenges as running a major commercial airport. Fleet commanders coordinating vast spacecraft formations parallel air traffic controllers managing aircraft flows. Player-owned stations functioning as resource hubs mirror the logistical oversight of airport operations like fueling, maintenance, and cargo handling. Diplomatic negotiations between alliances equate to stakeholder engagement with airlines, regulators, and others. Judicious resource allocation and budget management are critical for both virtual and physical operations. Rapid tactical responses are required for battle incursions or emergencies. Continuous personnel training enhances effectiveness in EVE and real-world airport roles. Understanding market dynamics aligns with maximizing commercial revenue streams. Building alliances resembles inter-agency coordination for regulatory compliance. Finally, exploration of new territories translates to identifying opportunities for physical expansion or new services and technologies - illustrating the extensive parallels between these two vastly different yet operationally complex domains.

...This is not heresy, it is a real I was there moment. That interceptor, that was me that night.