Charles F. Doughty
Brookline,NH
Summary
Accomplished senior Air Traffic Control Specialist with 25 plus years of expertise controlling the busiest airspace in the country while adhering to strict flight coordination and safety protocols. Proven ability to instruct, advise consult and manage, while maintaining composure under high pressure situations.
Overview
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Certification
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27
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
Boston ARTCC, New Hampshire
09.2001 - 09.2026
- Senior Certified Professional Controller supporting Boston Center ARTCC operations.
- Maintained the safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow across the New York metropolitan area.
- Supported URET, ERAM, and CPDLC implementation while working with system engineers to resolve software issues.
- Acted as Controller in Charge managing area operations and personnel.
- Served as an on-the-job training instructor.
- CPDLC SME.
- URET SME.
- ERAM SME.
US Airforce Pilot Trainee
United States Air Force Reserve
Chicopee, Massachusetts
02.2002 - 02.2003
- Demonstrated expertise in military flight operations through extensive training.
- Completed preflight inspections and aircraft checklist reviews.
- Practiced cockpit procedures in simulator training sessions.
- Studied navigation, weather, and flight planning materials.
- Applied emergency procedures during ground and flight instruction.
- Communicated with crew members during mission briefings.
- Flew training missions throughout the west Texas and Laughlin AFB area.
- Assisted Air Force Reserve flight instructors during pilot training exercises.
- Gained knowledge of T-37 aircraft and associated systems through hands-on experience.
Technical Writer
Lockheed Martin
Saugus, Massachusetts
01.2001 - 09.2001
- Developed and maintained technical documentation for complex turbofan, turboprop and turboshaft turbine systems.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure accuracy of specifications and user manuals.
- Implemented standardized English formats for consistency across technical publications.
- Assisted with General Electric Turbine engine powerplant documentation.
Technical Editor
Boston Aviation Services
Cambridge, Massachusetts
10.1999 - 11.2000
- Edited technical documents for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented quality control processes to enhance document consistency and reduce errors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management, Air Traffic Control
Daniel Webster College
NH08-1999
Skills
- Air Traffic Control Subject Matter Expert
- ATC software SME, CPDLC, URET, ERAM, TSDM
- FAA regulations and technical document SME
- Airspace management
- Aviation Safety Compliance Advisor
- Airspace Design Consultant
- Aviation Liaison for ATC, Civilian and Military
- Flight plan data coordination SME
- Enroute Radar and software SME
- Weather forecasting and interpretation SME
- UAS operations and compliance Consultant
- Aerial Survey Compliance consultant
Certification
- Certified Private Pilot, FAA - August 1995 - Present
- Certified Professional Controller ZBW ARTCC Area E 2003 - 2026
- Certified Controller on Charge, FAA - 2004 - 2026
- On the job Training Instructor, FAA 2004 - 2026
- Federal FAA Security Clearance
- Second Class Airman Medical Certificate
Timeline
US Airforce Pilot Trainee
United States Air Force Reserve
02.2002 - 02.2003
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
09.2001 - 09.2026
Technical Writer
Lockheed Martin
01.2001 - 09.2001
Technical Editor
Boston Aviation Services
10.1999 - 11.2000
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management, Air Traffic Control
Daniel Webster College