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Emmet Heidemann

Eagle River ,AK

Summary

Certified Air Traffic Controller with 26years 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.

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.

Organized individual with a background promoting safety in the skies. A confident Air Traffic Controller multitasks and communicates effectively with pilots.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Experienced Air Traffic control with over 26 years of experience in Air Traffic Control. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Air Traffic Controller

USAF
World Wide
11.1952 - 11.1978
  • Communicated instructions to pilots through clear delivery and enunciation.
  • Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
  • Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
  • Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
  • Delivered weather updates to pilots to determine if necessary to divert aircraft to different airports.
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging Number flights per day.
  • Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
  • Oversaw Number emergency flight operations per government regulations for aircraft experiencing bad weather and equipment failure
  • Carefully monitored movement of ground traffic such as baggage vehicles.
  • Served on Advisory committee to recommend landing and takeoff patterns, reducing air delays by Number%.
  • Delivered Number consecutive weeks of control tower experience with Number% safety record and Number% on-time record.
  • Coordinated Number domestic and international air ambulance flights on monthly basis.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Education

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
05.1972

Skills

  • Interacting with Pilots
  • Exemplary Verbal Communications
  • Clear and Effective Communication
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Meteorology Studies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Radar Terminal Display System (RTDS)
  • Aircraft Clearing
  • National Security Regulations
  • Takeoff Instructions
  • Radar Usage
  • Government Regulations
  • Weather Watching
  • Safety Measures
  • Relaying Critical Information
  • Aircraft Emergency Reports
  • Weather Reports
  • Weather Updates
  • Navigation Charts
  • Active Listening
  • Ground Aircraft Monitoring
  • Ground Traffic Control
  • FAA Regulations
  • Emergency Situations
  • Flight Data Processing
  • Safety Protocols
  • Customer Experience
  • Aircraft Routing
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Incident Safety
  • Aircraft Movements
  • Flight Schedule Coordination
  • Safety Audit
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Patient Information
  • Airport Rules
  • Traffic Simulations
  • Flight Navigation
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Job Training
  • Operational Procedures
  • Time Management
  • Visual Flight Rules
  • Electronic Communication
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Expedite Departure Path (EDP) Software
  • Air Traffic Management
  • Safety Engineering

Timeline

University of Alaska Anchorage

Air Traffic Controller

USAF
11.1952 - 11.1978
Emmet Heidemann