Austin Burruss
Holbrook,NY
Summary
Accomplished Air Traffic Controller with extensive experience at DOT/FAA, adept in radar usage and maintaining composure under high pressure. Excelled in pilot interactions and national security regulations, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in leadership roles, including TMC, STMC, and TMO and a key contributor to the implementation of GIMS and TBFM systems.
Highly skilled aviation professional with comprehensive experience in managing air traffic operations. Strong ability to ensure safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments, utilizing advanced communication and decision-making skills. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic needs, consistently delivering optimal results. Highly reliable, with solid foundation in navigation systems, radar monitoring, and conflict resolution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Controller
DOT/FAA
04.2008 - Current
- Communicated instructions to pilots through clear delivery and enunciation.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots.
- Delivered weather updates to pilots to determine if necessary to divert aircraft to different airports.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- ATCS at ZAB from August 2008 until December 2016
- At ZAB was a CIC and OJTI in two different areas.
- Taught recurrent training at ZAB.
- National ERAM team from 2014 through 2015.
- Helped implement GIMS at ZAB.
- TMC at ZKC from December 2016 until June 2018.
- TBFM SME at ZKC. Helped build the ZDV and ZME TBFM systems.
- TMC at ZTL from June 2018 until October 2020.
- NTMS at DCC in Severe Weather from October 2020 until December 31,2022
- STMC at ZBW 1/01/2023 to 7/27/2024
- TMO TENY District 7/28/2024 to Present
- ATLDP completion April 2021
- LMR class January 2024
- Systems Thinking Class February 2024
- Project Management Fundamentals Class February 2024
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Saint Leo University
Lake CITY, FL05.2007
Skills
- National security regulations
- Traffic management
- Traffic management officer
- Composure under high pressure
- Clear and effective communications
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivated
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Air Traffic Controller
DOT/FAA
04.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Saint Leo University
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