Carson Poppenga
Alcester
Summary
Proficient and diligent worker with exceptional situational awareness and composure under pressure. Expertise in safety protocols and effective communication, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
Altus, OK
06.2019 - 11.2024
- Coordinated aircraft movements to ensure safe takeoffs and landings in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored radar displays to track aircraft positions and maintain separation standards effectively.
- Communicated clear instructions to pilots, enhancing operational efficiency and safety protocols.
- Led training sessions for junior controllers, fostering skill development and procedural adherence.
- Collaborated with military operations teams to support mission-critical flight activities seamlessly.
- Managed emergency situations by executing rapid responses, ensuring safety of all personnel involved.
- Managed complex situations under pressure, demonstrating exceptional decision-making abilities for the safe management of aircraft.
- Provided accurate weather updates to pilots, enabling informed decisions regarding flight paths and potential hazards.
- Oversaw [100s] emergency flight operations per government regulations for aircraft experiencing bad weather and equipment failure
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on evolving aviation regulations and guidelines, ensuring full compliance in all air traffic control operations.
- Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beresford High School
Beresford, SD05-2018
Skills
- Situational awareness
- Visual observation
- Memory retention
- Safety protocols
- High stress tolerance
- Relaying critical information
- Radio communication
- Exemplary verbal communications
- Composure under high pressure
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Emergency services
Accomplishments
Trained over twenty trainees through multiple Air Traffic Control Certifications.
Was Selected Ahead of my Peers to be trained for Coordinator Position and oversee Air Traffic Control Operations.
Timeline
Air Traffic Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2019 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Beresford High School
Coined by a Group Commander for preventing a head on collision between two aircraft and saving lives
I was coined by my group commander for preventing a head on collision between two aircraft preventing life loss and million dollars worth of damage. Doing this Required a quick and precise control instructions to the pilot within a 15 second time frame before they were going to collide.