ALI TOZCU
FAIRFAX,Virginia
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. Certified Air Traffic Controller with 15 years in tower control, approach and departure control and en route control. Skilled in critical thinking and decision-making; exceptional at remaining calm under extreme pressure. Reliable Air Traffic Controller offering over 15 years of giving proper takeoff and landing instructions to pilots. Bilingual employee showcasing exemplary interaction with pilots and well-trained in using radar technology. Known for staying poised even in critical situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Traffic Controller
General Directorate Of State Airports Authority
03.2013 - 08.2022
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Participated in emergency simulations and drills to increase readiness.
- Developed and implemented air traffic control strategies, optimizing airspace.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy, leaving no room for errors.
- Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
Air Traffic Controller
General Directorate Of State Airports Authority
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Participated in emergency simulations and drills to increase readiness.
- Utilized computerized flight planning and automated tracking systems for flight activity monitoring.
- Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy, leaving no room for errors.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
- Monitored aircraft departure and arrival times to determine accuracy and report delays.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
- Documented air traffic activity to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Air Traffic Controller
General Directorate Of State Airports Authority
01.2007 - 02.2011
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Developed and implemented air traffic control strategies, optimizing airspace.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Utilized computerized flight planning and automated tracking systems for flight activity monitoring.
- Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
- Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy, leaving no room for errors.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Directed aircraft during takeoff, en-route, and landing, providing clear and precise guidance to pilots.
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
- Monitored aircraft departure and arrival times to determine accuracy and report delays.
- Documented air traffic activity to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Economics -
Middle East Technical University
Ankara TurkeySkills
- Pilot interactions
- RTDS system
- Safety Protocols
- Takeoff instructions
- Radar usage
- Ground traffic control
- Safety measures
- National security regulations
- Weather avoidance scenarios
- Aircraft Emergency Reports
- Composure under high pressure
- Data Interpretation
- Technical knowledge
- Log maintenance
- ATC software
- Navigation expertise
- Situational Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Goal Setting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Emergency Services
- Self Motivation
- Analytical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- FCC communication protocols
- Excellent Communication
- Traffic Management
- Aircraft directing
- Professional Demeanor
- Team building
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking
- Flight clearance processing
- Task Prioritization
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Airfield status monitoring
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
Websites
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
Certification
- Licensed Air Traffic Controller - Since 2008
Play Soccer
Form my early school ages I like to play soccer. In middle school I was team leader in my team. In high school we won the city cup.
Additional Information
I have easy going personality. I like socializing. I am a good team member. I learn new topics very easily. Attention to detail is very important for me.
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Air Traffic Controller
General Directorate Of State Airports Authority
03.2013 - 08.2022
Air Traffic Controller
General Directorate Of State Airports Authority
02.2011 - 03.2013
Air Traffic Controller
General Directorate Of State Airports Authority
01.2007 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Economics -
Middle East Technical University
- Licensed Air Traffic Controller - Since 2008
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