Eddie Garcia
Banning,CA
Summary
Certified Air Traffic Controller with 12 years of experience holding qualifications as a Watch Supervisor, Approach Controller, and Local controller in multiple facilities. Air traffic control professional with solid experience in coordinating and managing safe and efficient movement of aircraft. Known for ability to stay calm under pressure, communicate effectively with pilots and team members, and adapt to dynamic situations. Strong focus on teamwork, safety protocols, and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Control Specialist (2152) GS11
US Air Force Reserve Command
March, AFB
05.2022 - Current
- Qualified as a Watch Supervisor and on all operating positions at March Air Reserve Base. Certified in RAPCON as an Approach Controller, and Tower as a Local Controller. Controls multiple types of military and civilian airframes including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, UAV); over 70,000 annual operations to 4 airports in Class Charlie airspace, controls IFR departures and arrivals to 2 unmanned airports, utilizing 20 instrument and radar approaches, and 2 Standard Instrument Departure Procedures (SIDS).
- Fully Certified Local and Approach Controller.
- UAS
- Extensive and expert knowledge of all air traffic control equipment, including: STARTS, STARS ELITE, DASR-11, AT COACH, OD-152, ASR-8, FPN-63, OJ-333, ETVS, IVCSS, FSA 52V, RATCF DAIR, FDIO, CONFLICT ALERT, and AIR200.
- 452D OSS Civilian of the Quarter for 2nd Quarter of 2025.
- A Crew Work Schedule Assistant.
- Air Traffic Controller UAS POC.
- Full-time Employee 40+ hours a week.
Facility Watch Supervisor
US Navy, Naval Air Station Point Mugu
Ventura, CA
04.2018 - 05.2022
- FACILITY WATCH SUPERVISOR (FWS). Qualified as a Watch Supervisor and on all operating positions throughout one of the Navy's most complex Radar Approach Control Facilities (RAPCON). Certified as an Approach Controller and a Local Controller. Controls multiple types of military and civilian airframes including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, UAV); over 140,000 annual operations to five airports, utilizing 20 instrument and radar approaches, and 4 Standard Instrument Departure Procedures (SIDS).
- Developed and maintained facility training programs, training manuals, and current files of pertinent regulations, manuals, charts, maps, and training material
- Charts and Publications Supervisor.
- On-the-Job Course Instructor.
- AT-Coach and TSS Program Runner.
Air Traffic Control Specialist
US Navy, TACRON12
Coronado, CA
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Provided timely weather updates to pilots, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding flight paths and safety precautions for 2 deployments.
- Briefed and assisted pilots with inputting and amending Flight Plans.
Education
FAA License - Air Traffic Control
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Pensacola, FL04-2014
High School Diploma -
Beaumont Senior High School
Beaumont, CA06-2013
Skills
- Clear and effective communications
- Safety protocols
- Composure under high pressure
- Multitasking abilities
- Situational awareness
- Air traffic regulations
- Radar interpretation
- Memory retention
Additional Information
- FAA Safety Course (March ARB)
- AT-Coach Program Builder (Point Mugu)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Specialist (2152) GS11
US Air Force Reserve Command
05.2022 - Current
Facility Watch Supervisor
US Navy, Naval Air Station Point Mugu
04.2018 - 05.2022
Air Traffic Control Specialist
US Navy, TACRON12
03.2014 - 04.2018
FAA License - Air Traffic Control
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
High School Diploma -
Beaumont Senior High School
Supervisor
March ATC Manager
Michael Bangora
March Crew Supervisor
Richard Price