Overview
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Education
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Erica Rose Blaize

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Airport Operation Center Coordinator

City of Charlotte- CLT Airport
07.2024 - Current
  • Monitored and operated a wide range of airport systems simultaneously, including Metasys, CAD, and access control, to maintain situational awareness and ensure efficient airport operations.
  • Managed communications for the Airport Operations Center (AOC), dispatching emergency and non-emergency resources and preparing reports.
  • Quickly and logically processed emergencies and irregular operations, activating the Airport Emergency Operations Center (AEOC) as needed while adhering to 14 CFR Part 139 and 49 CFR Part 1542 regulations.
  • Interpreted and applied Federal, State, and Local regulations to maintain the safety and security of airport property and personnel.
  • Coordinated airfield operations, closures, and field conditions directly with the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT).
  • Provided comprehensive support across multiple departments during non-staffed hours, handling gate management, lost & found, and facility work orders.
  • Issued NOTAMS and submitted wildlife strike data to the FAA Wildlife Strike Database.
  • Actively participated in and completed all required training, including emergency response exercises, and provided training to new employees

Airport Operations Supervisor

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AvPorts
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Participated and supervised daily and nightly inspection of the runway
    to ensure compliance with FAR Parts 139
  • Maintained records of the work order system and daily inspections
    Binders.
  • Assisted in the coordination of construction activities within the airport with other supervisors. Enforced proper construction protocol including barricades and FOD control.
  • Enforced CFR Part 1542 policies to ensure the safety of the SIDA area. Including regular monitoring of the ramp and terminal areas for Safety violations and FOD issues.
  • Maintained an accurate daily logs of happenings at the airport and
    reported irregularities to relevant personnel.
  • Monitored the Airport security system and operate the internal paging
    and telephone system giving customer service to internal stakeholders and passengers.
  • Supervised and Trained a small team with a heavy focus on security and Night inspections.
  • Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Training material

Airport Gate/Jet Bridge Operator

JetBlue- GAT Airline Ground Support
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assist in all above-the-wing airport operations for JetBlue at Albany International Airport.
  • Ensure a safe but speedy transition from checking in, departing and boarding of the aircraft with strict compliance to FAA policies.
  • Clean and organize the aircraft for on time and safe departures.
  • Maintain a FOD and obstruction free Gate area.
  • Understand navigate baggage claim, ticketing, gate, and jetbridge procedures and programs.
  • Operate jetbridge safely within airport guidelines

Assistant Language Teacher

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) JET Programme
08.2016 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: The Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is managed by the Japanese government to promote international exchange between Japan and other nations.
  • Prepared valuable teaching materials, lesson plans, presentations, exhibits, and demonstrations for students and teachers often in 2 languages.
  • Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning.
  • Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts corresponding with the required curriculum.
  • Mentored students needing extra time and assistance to learn.
  • Facilitated learning of English language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools. And provided extra assistance to students with special needs or those with physical and mental disabilities.

Education

Public Safety Administration

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
05-2027

University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz
06.2016

Cerifications

  • Incident Tactical Dispatcher (INTD)/Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) (NC-INTD)
  • FEMA Certifications: 100, 144, 200, 230, 235, 300, 400, 700, 703, 800, 2200
  • AAAE ACE certificate- In progress completion expected early 2026


LANGUAGES

English - Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Japanese - Japanese Language Proficiency N2 - Full Professional Proficiency

Timeline

Airport Operation Center Coordinator

City of Charlotte- CLT Airport
07.2024 - Current

Airport Operations Supervisor

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AvPorts
01.2023 - 07.2024

Airport Gate/Jet Bridge Operator

JetBlue- GAT Airline Ground Support
10.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Language Teacher

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) JET Programme
08.2016 - 07.2022

Public Safety Administration

Central Piedmont Community College

University of New York At New Paltz
Erica Rose Blaize