DALE MASON BRADFIELD

• Provide ATC services supporting approximately 98,800 annual tower and radar operations in a complex, high-volume environment utilizing five active runways.
• Manage IFR, VFR, and SVFR operations, weather-related winter diversions, and multiple aircraft emergencies while maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Manage diverse military, commercial, test, general aviation, and flight-training traffic, including Boeing initial test flights, C-17s, C-130s, F-18s, T-38s, CV-22 Ospreys, B-52s, KC-135 aerial refuelers, helicopters, and seasonal aerial firefighting operations.
• Supported 35+ aircraft collegiate flight school, managing VFR pattern work, IFR approaches, and VFR practice approaches while integrating training traffic with airport operations.
• Managed IFR, VFR, and SVFR operations, addressed weather-related winter diversions and multiple aircraft emergencies, ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Served as a controller trainer for 8 years, training and developing 25+ trainees toward operational certification.
• Exercised sound judgment and decisive leadership in high-pressure operational environments, maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient aircraft movement.

• Provided ATC support at a Wildland Fire Temporary ATC Facility, managing approximately 400–600 daily aircraft operations in the Coeur d'Alene/Pappy Boyington Field area.
• Earned full facility certification on the day of arrival, qualifying on Ground Control, Flight Data/Clearance Delivery, Local Control, and Cab Supervisor positions.
• Coordinated aircraft movements to ensure safe takeoffs and landings in high-traffic airspace.
• Monitored radar systems for real-time tracking of flight paths and potential hazards.
• Communicated with pilots and ground personnel to relay critical information efficiently.

• Held a Terminal Facility Rating, supporting approximately 29,500 annual flying operations and 64 assigned aircraft while providing IFR and VFR ATC services.
• Issued clearances, instructions, and advisories and coordinated aircraft between facilities and airspace jurisdictions to maintain safe, orderly, and expeditious traffic flow.
• Maintained tower publications, regulations, and operational procedures as Certified Limited Weather Observer (LAWRS), ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
• Developed and updated five facility position checklists, enhancing standardization and compliance with federal and local regulations.
• Developed and updated five facility position checklists to ensure standardization and compliance with federal and local requirements.
• Supervised 3 upgrade trainees and managed ATC communications equipment and land mobile radio systems, ensuring effective training and operational support.

Some college coursework; no degree

2010, 2011, 2014