Brian Salaway
Blue Point,NY
Summary
Results-driven Aviation Professional with over thirty-six years of experience, with expertise in safety measures, team building, and process improvement. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance operational protocols, ensuring efficient and safe air traffic management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Controller
Robinson Aviation
East Hampton, NY
05.2026 - Current
- Responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
- Provide air traffic services to aircraft operating on the surface and in the airspace around East Hampton airport.
- Provided air traffic advisory services to pilots, including clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts.
- Provided watch supervision for the continuous operation of the facility when a supervisor was not available.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clear communication during high-pressure situations.
Air Traffic Control Operations Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
NYARTCC Ronkonkoma, NY
09.2023 - 05.2026
- In this position, I led a team of operational supervisors and put into practice proven methods of balancing resources with demands.
- Maintained and disseminated records of daily operations.
- Collected statistical data and documentation to report on traffic flow status.
- Shared information on controller staffing with superiors in order to develop contingency plans to meet air traffic demand.
- Provided "Round-Up" pre-duty briefings at beginning of shifts to operational supervisors.
- Acted as cadre instructor for recurrent training and all briefing items.
- Participated in System Review work groups.
- Led a collaborative group of bargaining unit employees and managers on Training Review Boards.
- Streamlined operations through effective resource allocation and workflow optimization.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace compliance and reliability.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
- Analyzed operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
Air Traffic Control Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
LGA ATC Tower, Flushing, NY
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Coordinated workflow among teams to optimize efficiency and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to enhance service quality.
- Trained and mentored new staff on FAA standards and best practices.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on individual strengths and promoted teamwork-driven environment to meet goals
- Developed Controllers in Charge among team members by coaching and providing challenging assignments
- Ensured information was easily accessible and tower team was operating at full capacity Created culture of continuous improvement, inspiring employees to take action to solve problems
- Appraised, trained, and disciplined members of the team and provided constructive feedback for improvement of performance
- Collaborated with Airport Users to expedite air traffic between their respective gates and runways
- Collaborated with the overlying air traffic control facilities to mitigate air traffic restrictions in order to reduce delays.
- Reviewed requests for activities impacting National Air Space (NAS) and Special Use Airspace (SUA) management.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Responsible for AED program
- Collaborated with bargaining unit to publish work schedule
Adjunct Professor
Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology
Flushing, NY
09.2003 - 05.2011
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials in aeronautics and technology disciplines.
- Facilitated interactive learning experiences to enhance student comprehension and retention.
- Assessed student performance through rigorous evaluation methods and constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with faculty to design curriculum that meets industry standards and educational objectives.
- Taught classes in Air Traffic Control, Aviation, Weather, and Airline Economics
- Collaborated with faculty staff to establish dynamic course curriculum by adjusting and adding new material 2003-09 2011-05
- Communicated with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction
- Maintained class syllabus, assignment log, and instructional materials to aid students in mastering subject matter
- Assisted students in developing information literacy and problem-solving skills
- Graded over 50 students in two classes on average each semester
- Ensured content and exam materials were thoroughly covered during classroom lectures
- Planned lectures, assignments, and field experience to provide comprehensive delivery of curriculum
- Built balanced course schedules incorporating lectures, discussions, and group projects to reinforce learning
- Brought air traffic control expertise to college environment to teach students real-world applications of air traffic control training
- Coordinated course syllabi, lessons, and assignments to teach core concepts in air traffic control to undergraduate students
- Moderated engaging classroom discussions to lead students into deeper explorations of topics raised during lectures and in textbook
- Successful in engaging with diverse number of students from different cultures and genders, where they felt comfortable in asking questions without fear of condescending judgment.
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration
LGA ATC Tower, Flushing, NY
09.2004 - 09.2008
- Ensured the Safe, Orderly, and Expeditious flow of air traffic on the surface of LaGuardia airport and into the National Airspace System
- Provided RADAR control to aircraft arriving and departing LaGuardia airport and adjacent airports, and to aircraft transiting the facility's airspace
- Operated RADAR and communication equipment to apply RADAR, visual, and runway separation standards
- Issued speed, altitude, and directional instructions to pilots to keep aircraft properly separated
- Provided air traffic advisory services to pilots, including clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts
- Provided training to developmental air traffic controllers and other employees in the facility.
- Assisted in preparing flight plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols.
- Learned to utilize radar systems for tracking aircraft movements and relaying information to pilots.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clear communication during high-pressure situations.
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration
FRG ATC Tower, East Farmingdale, NY
07.2003 - 09.2004
- Responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic
- Provided air traffic services to aircraft operating on the surface and in the airspace around Republic airport
- Provided air traffic advisory services to pilots including clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts
- Provided training to developmental air traffic controllers and other employees in the facility
- Performed the technical functions associated with training, briefings, quality assurance, and the technical functions of staff support specialists
- Provided watch supervision for the continuous operation of the facility when a supervisor was not available.
- Monitored air traffic patterns to ensure safe aircraft separation and efficient flight operations.
- Learned to utilize radar systems for tracking aircraft movements and relaying information to pilots.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clear communication during high-pressure situations.
- Responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic
Air Traffic Assistant
Federal Aviation Administration
NYARTCC Ronkonkoma, NY
04.1990 - 07.1993
- Posted flight progress strips in a non-radar environment
- Worked the "Aircraft Movement Information Service" position, where I was tasked with identifying aircraft as they crossed the ADIZ whenever their transponder had failed.
Education
MBA - Aviation Management And Operations
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY12-2001
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY01-1991
Skills
- Situational awareness
- Airspace management
- Composure under high pressure
- Safety measures
- Public Speaking
- Priority Management
- Schedule Development
- Process Improvement
- Training and Development
- Data Analytics
- Performance Management
- Team Building
Timeline
Air Traffic Controller
Robinson Aviation
05.2026 - Current
Air Traffic Control Operations Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
09.2023 - 05.2026
Air Traffic Control Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
09.2008 - 09.2011
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration
09.2004 - 09.2008
Adjunct Professor
Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology
09.2003 - 05.2011
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration
07.2003 - 09.2004
Air Traffic Assistant
Federal Aviation Administration
04.1990 - 07.1993
MBA - Aviation Management And Operations
Dowling College
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Dowling College