Aislynn Campo
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Highly communicative Air Traffic Controller with strong foundation in monitoring aircraft and handling emergency situations. Astute professional knowledgeable in directing pilots and providing information on weather conditions and runway closures. Passionate about safety and actively pushes big picture ideas to ensure a safer operation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration
Des Moines, IA
11.2018 - Current
- Certified as a Professional Controller at DSM in tower and radar in March 2020.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 500 flights per day.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported weather, hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
- Ensured efficient work environment as a Controller in Charge (CIC) and Watch Supervisor in the absence of management.
- As CIC provided on the spot corrections, break rotations, and filed Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MOR).
- Assisted the Air Traffic Manager and Support Staff in the development and implementation of Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to address safety issues.
- Active member Local Safety Council working to ensuring current safety measures are creating a safe and efficient environment through System Service Reviews (SSR) and Operational Safety Assessments (OSA).
- Rewrote the local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in accordance with FAA regulations.
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration
Omaha, NE
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Certified as a Professional Controller at OMA April 2018 in tower.
- Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 300 flights per day.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported weather, hazards and other procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield as well as the arrival and departure corridor.
- Ensured efficient work environment as a Controller in Charge (CIC) and Watch Supervisor in the absence of management.
- As CIC provided on the spot corrections, break rotations, and filed Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MOR).
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration
Amarillo, TX
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Observed visible weather conditions and reported weather as a Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Stations (LAWRS) certified weather observer.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
Air Traffic Controller
United States Army
Katterbach, Germany
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Graduated Basic Training in Fort Sill, OK in August of 2010.
- Graduated Advanced Individual Training for Air Traffic Control at Fort Rucker, AL in January 2011.
- Utilized radar tracking systems for flight following at Griffin Army Radar Approach Control (ARAC).
- Deployed to Meymaneh, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).
- Controlled a fleet of military helicopters from various NATO countries while at Spirit Tower in Meymaneh, Afghanistan.
- Ensured military personnel received funds for their Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) as the unit's Defense Travel Administrator.
- Worked in inventorying, and troubleshooting computers and related devices to ensure function as the unit's Information Management Officer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
06.2026
- 3.6 GPA
- Professional Development: LA 291 Designing Careers
- Awarded a spot in the Foundations Spring show in 2023 for Photoshop Portrait Project.
- Approved for Photoshop Mandala project in the Foundations Spring 2024 show.
No Degree - Political Science
High School Diploma -
06.2010
Skills
- Clear and Effective Communications
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Safety Protocols
- Microsoft 365 products
- Creative Cloud
- Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Air Traffic Controller - Federal Aviation Administration
11.2018 - Current
Air Traffic Controller - Federal Aviation Administration
02.2017 - 11.2018
Air Traffic Controller - Federal Aviation Administration
08.2015 - 02.2017
Air Traffic Controller - United States Army
06.2010 - 09.2013
Academy of Art University - Bachelor of Arts,
University of Maryland Global Campus - No Degree, Political Science
Galt High School - High School Diploma,