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Edward Gunnels

Laplace,LA

Summary

Dedicate Air Traffic Control professional with history of meeting FAA goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the national airspace system.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

ATCS MSY

FAA
11.2021 - 11.2022

Work as an air traffic control specialist at dynamic level ATC-9 air traffic control TRACON MSY. Recertified in tower only.

Retired from FAA November 30, 2022.

Early ATC Federal retirement.

ATCS C90

FAA
08.2020 - 11.2021

Learned new skills and C to A concepts for efficient control of high volume final approach traffic.

ATCS MSY

FAA
03.1999 - 08.2020

Work as air traffic control specialist at MSY. ATC-9 ATCT. Work in the tower and RADAR. Was OJTI certified, provided training to many controllers through the years of service. Helped develop plans and procedures to facilitate smooth and efficient air traffic movement. Facility rated 01/30/2000.

ATCS GGG

FAA
05.1991 - 03.1999

GGG facility was an ATC 7 level . Was OJTI certified. provided training to new controllers. Developed plans and procedure for facility management while on QTP team. Worked a good mix of traffic at GGG including touch and goes (pattern work), flight school training work, practice approaches and military training traffic. Facility rated 12/13/1992,

FAA Academy

FAA
01.1991 - 05.1991

Training for first ATC facility.

Education

High School Diploma -

East St, John High School
Reserve, LA
05.1984

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Decision-Making
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

ATCS MSY

FAA
11.2021 - 11.2022

ATCS C90

FAA
08.2020 - 11.2021

ATCS MSY

FAA
03.1999 - 08.2020

ATCS GGG

FAA
05.1991 - 03.1999

FAA Academy

FAA
01.1991 - 05.1991

High School Diploma -

East St, John High School
Edward Gunnels