DeQuan Carter
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Certified Air Traffic Controller with 12 years experience in terminal facility. Skilled in critical thinking and decision-making; exceptional at remaining calm under extreme pressure. Highly communicative with strong foundation in monitoring aircraft and handling emergency situations. Astute professional knowledgeable in sequencing and separating aircraft and providing pertinent information on weather conditions and airfield obstructions. CTO Credential #161200616
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2022 - Current
- Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge of ATC and Standardization (1C171, Tower)
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: - Provided Class C services to aircraft around Offutt Air Force Base, to include RC-135s, E-4s, and E-6s, with annual operations averaging 20K
- Supervised and managed a crew of 13 personnel and oversaw the safety of operations, briefed oncoming shift personnel on airfield and traffic statuses (runway utilization, airfield conditions, PIREPS, NOTAMs, weather information, etc) as Senior Watch Supervisor
- Operated, trained on, and provided preventative maintenance checks on the following equipment: handheld lightgun, VHF/UHF/FM radios, airfield lighting panel, Primary Crash Alert System (PCAS), Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS), Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO), Certified Tower Radar Display (CTRD), Digital Audio Legal Recorder (DALR), NAVAID Remote Status Indicator (RSI), Standard Terminal Automated Replacement System (STARS), Airfield Automation Systems (AFAS), and Adacel Tower Simulation System
- Coordinated with Omaha TRACON via automated and verbal means to establish sequences, work through emergencies, and navigate inclement weather.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 40 flights per day.
Air Traffic Control Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2014 - 05.2022
- Air Traffic Control, (1C151, Tower)
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: - Sequenced and separated U-2s, T-38s, RQ-4s, KC-135s, MC-12s and C-172s with low-level helicopter transitions, search and rescue aircraft, firefighting aircraft, and/or MEDEVAC aircraft daily
- Traffic consisted of both qualified and trainee pilots, leading to a dynamic, often unpredictable work environment
- Provided Class C services to both military and civilian aircraft, including the provision of assistance for aircraft in many types of distress (engine failures, physiological emergencies, smoke in cockpit, etc) - Coordinated by using verbal and automated methods with NORCAL Approach Facility, providing safe and expeditious service to 45,000K+ operations a year - In the last two years there, performed as primary trainer for personnel entering Local Control, resulting in 10 CTOs - Operated, trained on, and provided preventative maintenance checks on the following equipment: handheld lightgun, VHF/UHF/FM radios, airfield lighting panel, Primary Crash Alert System (PCAS), Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS), Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO), Certified Tower Radar Display (CTRD), Digital Audio Legal Recorder (DALR), NAVAID Remote Status Indicator (RSI), Standard Terminal Automated Replacement System (STARS), Airfield Automation Systems (AFAS), and Adacel Tower Simulation System
- Acquired Flight Data / Clearance Delivery, Ground Control, Local Control, and Coordinator Ratings - Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal upon PCS.
Air Traffic Control Liaison
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Air Traffic Control Liaison (1C171, Tower)
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: - Provided liaison duties between United States Air Force and Kuwaiti Air Force agencies, primarily in Air Traffic duties
- Supervised and controlled United States Air Force aircraft operations, including during high-threat scenarios
- Aircraft included F-16s, F-18s, E-11, B-767s, C-5s, C-130s, C-17s, E-3s, KC-10s, and C-12s
- Annual operations averaged just over 10K - Refined abilities to work in less-than-desirable working conditions with intermittent radios, poor use of English from pilots, regularly intervening for the development of unsafe situations, and working alongside Saudi counterparts - Oversaw certification of two NAVAIDs at Prince Sultan Air Base through direct communication with Flight Check, Radio and Weather Systems personnel, and the Radar Approach controller - Acquired Flight Data, Ground Control, Local Control, and Watch Supervisor ratings
Education
Community College of the Air Force
High School Diploma -
Opelika High School
Opelika, AL05.2013
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Quick-decision making
- Good communication skills
- Stress resistance
- Multi-tasking ability
- Pressure-handling
- Exceptional memory
- Spatial awareness
- Numerical and mathematical skills
- Confidence and assertiveness
- Teamwork
- Flexibility and adaptability to work on shifts
Accomplishments
Air Force Commendation Medal
Training
- Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of ATC Standardization and Evaluation
- Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of ATC Training
- Air Traffic Control Training Course
- Supervisor Safety Course
- Airman Leadership School
- Air Traffic Control Craftsman Course
- Air Force Training Course
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2022 - Current
Air Traffic Control Liaison
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2021 - 11.2021
Air Traffic Control Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2014 - 05.2022
Community College of the Air Force
High School Diploma -
Opelika High School