Carolyn Espinosa
Clovis,NM
Summary
Professional airfield management specialist with extensive experience in coordinating airfield operations and ensuring compliance with regulations. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic environments. Reliable and results-driven with strong expertise in safety protocols, communication systems, and operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Airfield Management Shift Lead
USAF
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication between air traffic control and ground crews, ensuring seamless operational flow.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure airfield infrastructure remained operational and met safety standards.
- Collaborated with various agencies to coordinate aircraft arrivals, departures, and ground support services.
- Enhanced airfield safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained flight and events logs, aircrew flying records, and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
Airfield Management Shift Lead
USAF
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Led airfield operations team during critical incidents, ensuring swift and coordinated responses to safety concerns.
- Implemented safety compliance measures, resulting in improved airfield operational standards and reduced incidents.
- Trained personnel on airfield management procedures, enhancing team knowledge and operational efficiency.
- Participated in incident debriefs, analyzing responses and recommending process improvements for future operations.
- Ensured timely completion of maintenance tasks by effectively prioritizing work orders and delegating assignments to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained operational oversight during peak traffic periods, ensuring effective airfield management and safety compliance.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining smooth traffic flow during high-volume periods by adeptly managing aircraft parking assignments and ground support resources.
Airfield Management (Trainee)
USAF
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in managing airfield operations by coordinating daily activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Supported data entry tasks, maintaining accurate records of air traffic, weather conditions, and runway status.
- Participated in training programs to enhance knowledge of airfield management protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to improve operational processes, contributing to enhanced airfield efficiency.
- Adapted to changing operational demands by quickly learning new procedures and technologies.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD12-2025
Skills
- Team leadership
- Professionalism and integrity
- Time management expertise
- Effective communication techniques
- Multitasking Abilities
- Strategic thinking
- Personnel management
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Risk assessment
Timeline
Airfield Management Shift Lead
USAF
05.2025 - Current
Airfield Management Shift Lead
USAF
04.2022 - 05.2025
Airfield Management (Trainee)
USAF
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland Global Campus
Mission Operations Support Airman 4Q24
Managing 7 airfield construction projects to include 6 weeks of runway downtime, I published 9 operational restrictions & alternative taxi routes, enabling $16M in infrastructure upgrades. Initiated a tow-team recall, directing 3 aircraft dispersals from explosive cargo.