David Shoemaker
Milton
Summary
Dynamic Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor with the U.S. Navy, adept at ensuring safe aircraft operations through exemplary situational awareness and effective communication. Expert in flight coordination and FAA regulations, successfully managed training for new controllers while maintaining high safety standards in a high-pressure environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2006 - Current
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 1.1 million flights per year.
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
- Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mooresville High School
Mooresville, IN05-2005
Skills
- Flight coordination
- Situational awareness
- Weather data
- Navigation expertise
- Pilot interactions
- Ground aircraft monitoring
- Flight data processing
- Radar and computer usage
- Landing instructions
- Meteorology studies
- High stress tolerance
- Takeoff instructions
- Exemplary verbal communications
- Composure under high pressure
- Relaying critical information
- FAA regulations
- Data interpretation
- Safety protocols
- Reporting and documentation
- RADAR monitoring
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mooresville High School
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