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Alexander Keith Tibbs

Lexington,United States

Summary

Air traffic control professional with solid experience in coordinating and managing safe and efficient movement of aircraft. Known for ability to stay calm under pressure, communicate effectively with pilots and team members, and adapt to dynamic situations. Strong focus on teamwork, safety protocols, and achieving operational excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Air Traffic Control Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration
10.2018 - Current
  • Achieved Certified Professional Controller on 18 November 2020
  • Ensure safe movement and operations of aircraft as a Controller in Charge and Watch Supervisor
  • Relayed weather conditions to pilots in an expedited manor
  • Ability to oversee and delegate work to controllers
  • Ability to ensure quality training is being completed to the maximum extent possible
  • Ready from experience to lead by example and set a fun, but professional work environment for my coworkers
  • Enhanced air traffic efficiency by effectively managing and coordinating aircraft movements.
  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.

Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor

Sallyport Global
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Ensure all controllers working position provide services and separation in accordance with Air Traffic Control regulations and utilized FAA Form 7230-4 to input daily events
  • Received full Tower facility rating
  • Sequence multiple aircraft of various sizes to include heavies, large, and small utilizing Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
  • Trainer to USA civilian and Iraqi Air Force Tower Controllers
  • Ensure safe movement of vehicles on runways, taxiways, and other Controlled Movement Areas
  • Increased overall operational efficiency through regular review and analysis of procedures, making necessary adjustments when needed.
  • Collaborated with team members for effective communication, coordination, and decision-making during high-pressure scenarios.

Air Traffic Control Specialist

United States Air Force
06.2011 - 06.2017
  • Formulates, coordinates, issues, and amends Air Traffic Control(ATC) clearances using Flight Data Input/Output(FDIO) and Flight Data System(FDS)
  • Provides air traffic service for over 10,000 annual operations in support of Headquarters Air Force Material Command mission requirements
  • Serves as limited weather observer, relays field conditions and NOTAMS to aircraft
  • Operates radar and radio systems valued at $10M incorporating highly sophisticated communications techniques
  • Certified with and utilizes certified tower RADAR displays(STARS, D-BRITE) to sequence and separate aircraft
  • Knowledgeable with and certified to use the Digital Audio Log Recorder(DALR) and Digital Voice Recorder System(DVRS)
  • Certified on and uses Integrated Data System (IDS-5)and Airfield Automation System (AFAS) to relay weather conditions and coordinate with multiple facilities
  • Utilizes Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch(ETVS) to communicate with aircraft and multiple facilities
  • Utilizes knowledge of FAAO 7110.65 and AFI 13-204 rules to separate and sequence multiple types of aircraft including small(PA-28, LJ-35, BE-20), large(F-15, F-16, C-130), and heavy(C-5, C-17, KC-135) type aircraft in rectangular, overhead, simulated flame-out(SFO), and radar patterns on parallel runways
  • Monitors the Remote Status Indicator(RSI) for multiple navigational aids(NAVAIDS) including Tactical Air Navigation(TACAN) and category 2 Instrument Landing System(ILS)
  • Uses light guns to communicate with no radio(NORDO) aircraft
  • Knowledgeable and certified in the use of the Primary Crash Alarm System(PCAS)
  • Controls complex tactical operations with aircraft conducting Night Vision Device(NVD) maneuvers
  • Certified in the use of the airfield lighting panel to correctly operate airfield lighting in accordance with FAAO 7110.65

Education

No Degree - Exercise Science

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

High School Diploma -

Miamisburg High School
Miamisburg, OH
05-2008

Skills

  • Radar interpretation
  • Stress tolerance
  • Memory retention
  • Navigation expertise
  • Airspace management
  • Composure under high pressure
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Situational awareness
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety protocols
  • FAA regulations
  • Exemplary verbal communications

Timeline

Air Traffic Control Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration
10.2018 - Current

Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor

Sallyport Global
06.2017 - 06.2018

Air Traffic Control Specialist

United States Air Force
06.2011 - 06.2017

No Degree - Exercise Science

Sinclair Community College

High School Diploma -

Miamisburg High School
Alexander Keith Tibbs