David Gibson

Controller Training Contract (CTC) Instructor providing air traffic controller training services at Atlanta Air Traffic Control Tower. Effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality classroom and simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and certified professional controllers (CPC). Provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO) as well as participate in curriculum design and development

Provide first line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers at a Level 12 tower facility. A Level 12 tower is characterized by a traffic density measure of 100 or more instrument operations per hour. Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialist who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave, gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Management representative for the local safety council tasked with implementing or improving air and ground movement procedures in the air traffic environment.

Responsible for ensuring that efficient and effective traffic management is maintained at a Level 12 tower facility. A Level 12 tower facility is characterized by a traffic density measure of 100 or more instrument operations per hour. Ensured that traffic management instructions/restrictions are initiated in accordance with established procedures to maintain a safe and expeditious flow of traffic and minimize the impact of heavy flight demands. Assesses the facility's capacity and projects an acceptable level of traffic. Issues appropriate traffic flow restrictions to adjacent facilities, to space, hold, and reroute aircraft to distribute the flow of traffic and equalize workload among positions. Follows agency policy when implementing traffic management initiatives. Maintained awareness of the traffic flow, equipment status, airport/weather conditions, and traffic forecasts to ensure acceptable levels of traffic, mitigate delays, and avoid flights into undesirable atmospheric conditions. Maintained familiarization of all phases of facility operations and aeronautical/meteorological conditions. Maintained currency on required positions of operation.

Served as a Radar/Tower Controller at a Level 12 radar cab/radar approach control facility responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic. A Level 12 radar cab/radar approach control is characterized by a traffic density measure of 100 or more instrument operations per hour.

Responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic in the associated airspace. Operated automated radar systems, including computer routines for inputting and obtaining pertinent control data. Issued speed, altitude, and directional instructions to pilots to keep aircraft properly separated.

San Juan Combined En-Route Radar Approach Control (CERAP). As a duel rated (terminal/en-route) air traffic control specialist I provided radar approach control services for multiple airports, and domestic and international enroute air traffic control for a large area of airspace. This airspace is one of the most complex in the nation due to a combination of ICAO procedures, oceanic and domestic airspace procedures. Provided air traffic advisory services to pilots including clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts. Served as a temporary supervisor from January 1992 to May 1992.

Transitioned from active duty. Waiting to start employment with Federal Aviation Administration at San Juan CERAP 10/1989.

Controlled and regulated terminal air traffic. Initiated and issued ATC clearances, instructions, and advisories to ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic operating under instrument and visual flight rules. Planed, organized, directed, inspected, and evaluated ATC activities.

Controlled and regulated terminal air traffic at an overseas air base. Initiated and issued ATC clearances, instructions, and advisories to ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic operating under instrument and visual flight rules. Planed, organized, directed, inspected, and evaluated ATC activities.