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Donald Vincelette

Donald Vincelette

China Spring,Texas

Summary

Would make a great addition to operations Air traffic controller with a broad range of experience, reliability and public trust, and professionalism. Reliable Air Traffic Controller with exceptional 37-year safety track record. Commended for leadership under severe pressure and superior critical thinking skills. Fluent in automated radar systems, flight control software and full suite of advanced technologies. Highly communicative Air Traffic Controller with strong foundation in monitoring aircraft and handling emergency situations. Astute professional knowledgeable in directing pilots and providing information on weather conditions and runway closures. Careful Air Traffic Controller with crisis management experience. Deep knowledge of FAA policies and security regulations honed in busy environments of international hubs. Certified Air Traffic Controller with 37 years in tower control, approach and departure control and en route control. Skilled in critical thinking and decision-making; exceptional at remaining calm under extreme pressure. Organized individual with a background promoting safety in the skies. A confident Air Traffic Controller multitasks and communicates effectively with pilots. Tech-savvy Air Traffic Controller with tower, en route, approach and departure experience. Proven command of emergency management; mastery of Advanced Technology and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP), Air Traffic Control Simulators (ARTS) and Traffic Control Avoidance Systems (TCAS). Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Air Traffic Traning Specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning Goals field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 1 years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning goals and skills field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

National Express Transit Corporation/Durham
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Maintained Texas driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.

Air Traffic Controller

RVA Avation INc
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 200+ flights per day.
  • Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
  • Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.

Flight Attendant

Envoy Airlines
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
  • Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
  • Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
  • Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
  • Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff.
  • Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics, and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
  • Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage storage and delivered onboard announcements.

Air Traffic Controller

DOT/FAA
09.1987 - 10.2018
  • Certified professional air traffic controller responsible for the safe orderly expeditious flow of air traffic within the national airspace system, Limited aviation weather advisories, Tower certified, radar certified, provided training two new air traffic controllers, supervisors, worked closely with multiple air traffic facilities.

Air Traffic Controller

U.S.Navy
08.1981 - 09.1987
  • Air traffic control specialist, Norfolk Naval air Station, Tower certified, Heliport Tower certified, Tower supervisor, responsible for the safe orderly expeditious flow of air traffic at the Naval air Station, USS Dwight D Eisenhower, certified departure radar, air operations section leader, responsible for shipboard operations of air traffic on board USS Dwight D
  • Eisenhower.

Education

Air Traffic Control -

Naval Air Technical Training Center
Millington, TN
01.1982

Air Traffic Control -

Mike Maroney Aeronautical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
08.1988

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Quality Assurance Program Administration
Oklahoma City, OK
08.1997

High School Diploma -

Brattleboro Senior Union High School
Brattleboro, VT
06.1981

Skills

  • Passenger Assistance
  • Takeoff Instructions
  • Weather Avoidance Scenarios
  • Clear and Effective Communications
  • Ground Traffic Control
  • Pilot Interactions
  • Radar Usage
  • National Security Regulations
  • Composure Under High Pressure
  • FAA Regulations
  • ATC Software
  • Situational Awareness
  • Flight Clearance Processing
  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Airfield Status Monitoring
  • Aircraft Directing

Personal Information

Title: Air traffic controller

Timeline

School Bus Driver

National Express Transit Corporation/Durham
06.2023 - Current

Air Traffic Controller

RVA Avation INc
01.2023 - 02.2023

Flight Attendant

Envoy Airlines
10.2022 - 01.2023

Air Traffic Controller

DOT/FAA
09.1987 - 10.2018

Air Traffic Controller

U.S.Navy
08.1981 - 09.1987

Air Traffic Control -

Naval Air Technical Training Center

Air Traffic Control -

Mike Maroney Aeronautical Center

Common arts for air traffic control support specialist -

Quality Assurance Program Administration

High School Diploma -

Brattleboro Senior Union High School
Donald Vincelette