Donald Phillips
Enterprise,AL
Summary
Experienced and skilled instructor with a proven ability to effectively facilitate learning for students of all ages. Engages learners through engaging and relevant instruction, ensuring active participation and comprehension. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to cater to diverse needs, abilities, and interests of students, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Proficient in crafting comprehensive lesson plans with clear objectives that are easily communicated to students, promoting academic growth and success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radar Instructor
Air Operation Training Command
11.2015 - Current
- Certified to teach all phases within the Radar section and met all requirements as designated in the Air Operations Specialist (15Q) Course Management Plan (CMP) and (AOTC) instructor training plan
- Qualified minimal time exceeded expectations of 120-day training plan
- Expertly utilizing a combination of innovative instructional methods and techniques, I demonstrated and used practical exercises deriving from a keen understanding of developed air traffic control lesson plans
- I've created a positive and effective environment of communication, where students are not afraid to make mistakes in order to learn and grow
- Superb use of the Army Aviation Radar Training Simulator (AARTS) utilizing precise timing for corrections, resulted in students not falling behind
- Superb knowledge of AT Coach, Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), Instructor Quick Action Keys (IQAK), which optimizes training time while mistakes are being made
- Developed student performance through counseling, evaluating, and testing
- 90% of student critiques demonstrate my mastery of professionalism as an outstanding instructor
Warehouse Lead
Servpro Logistics
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Loaded, unloaded, inventoried, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Oversaw daily operations, filling orders, and creating routes for shipping and handling processes.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Developed and implemented procedures that led to receiving an exceptional grade from Quality Control Inspections—a distinction never before granted
Air Traffic Control Instructor
U.S. Navy, Naval Air Technical Training Center
02.2009 - 11.2013
- Lead Instructor, I provided technical training on basic Air Traffic Control procedures, tower and radar operations
- Developed and revised course material using task analysis, development of learning objectives, lesson design, implementation, and evaluation
- Completed academic/military counseling, general military training, and administrative support for an average class of 16 students
- Created and assisted in the development of 6 new simulated scenarios that improved student awareness, reduced redundancy, accurately assess student and instructor performance
- I managed the development and training of 28 Navy and Marine staff members
- Maintained accurate documentation of student 48 student and 28 staff members' training records
- Responsible for the teaching and learning of approved ATC course curriculum activities in dynamic classroom and simulator settings
- Contributions led to an increase in student graduation rate to 88%
- Assessed student performance through counseling, evaluating, and testing
Flight Planning Branch Mngr/ Controller in Charge
United States Naval Air Station Mayport
11.2003 - 02.2009
- Managed all matters pertaining to safety and the efficiency of control tower and radar operations, including training, qualifications, equipment performance, the accuracy of all facility logs and watch checklist, maintaining continuity between various watch/duty teams
- Controls aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), and Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) in an air traffic control tower facility within the FAA Alert area designated for the high level of rotary and fixed wing training
- Visual observation of aircraft movements in the traffic area as the basis for issuing control instructions to pilots
- Issues clearances and traffic information to aircraft arriving, departing, or operating within the traffic area
- Implemented and developed procedures for professional training and position qualifications of 43 ATC personnel
- Researched, designed, developed, and implemented an aggressive training program that produced an 80% advancement rate
- Conducted classroom training, designed/prepared tests, and evaluated controller proficiency and currency
- Led watch team which resulted in an increased qualification rate by 75% and provided flexibility needed to staff air traffic control facility during normal and extended hours of operations
Arrival and Ground Controller/ Clearance Delivery
United States Navy, Naval Air Station North Island
09.1997 - 09.2000
- Qualified and maintained currency on operating positions within the facility
- Utilized radar and non-radar procedures and a variety of equipment including Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-8), Precision Approach Radar (PAR), Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO), navigational aids, radio, and landlines ensure separation between aircraft and to coordinate between tower, radar, and other facilities
- Issued ground control instructions to aircraft/vehicles on the airport movement areas to include: taxi clearances, instructions to avoid collision between vehicles/aircraft, and movement of ground personnel and equipment
- Prepared documentation of events, accidents, emergencies, equipment outages, bomb threats, and traffic counts on appropriate forms
- Qualified minimal time. Only junior personnel to qualify on Arrival/Ground Controlled Approach, a position normally operated by senior journeyman controllers
- Outstanding professional performance contributing to ATC facility receiving its first "zero" discrepancy on its Quality Assurance Evaluation and Inspection
Education
MBA -
Trident University International
Cypress, CA03.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Trident University International
Cypress, CA02.2023
Skills
- Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Mindset
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Self Motivated
- Excellent Communicator
- Team Leadership
Veterans Preference
10-Point Veterans Preference
Clearance
Secret Clearance
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
References
- Marcus Smalley Sr., Professional, 904-502-2227
- Ken Johnson, Professional, 334-494-0604
- Stephanie Browning, Professional, sbrowning@sgli.us, 850-776-1996
- Lamont Johnson, Professional, bigk.lam.lj@gmail.com, 904-726-4703
Certification
Common Faculty Development Instructor Course (CFD-IC)
Foundation Training Developer Course (FTDC)
Advanced Training Developer Course (ATDC)
Master Instructor
Timeline
Radar Instructor
Air Operation Training Command
11.2015 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Servpro Logistics
11.2013 - 11.2015
Air Traffic Control Instructor
U.S. Navy, Naval Air Technical Training Center
02.2009 - 11.2013
Flight Planning Branch Mngr/ Controller in Charge
United States Naval Air Station Mayport
11.2003 - 02.2009
Arrival and Ground Controller/ Clearance Delivery
United States Navy, Naval Air Station North Island
09.1997 - 09.2000
MBA -
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science -
Trident University International
Common Faculty Development Instructor Course (CFD-IC)
Foundation Training Developer Course (FTDC)
Advanced Training Developer Course (ATDC)
Master Instructor
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