Felipe Torres

Will be ready for new opportunities upon retirement from the military. Dedicated Air Traffic Control Professional with 14 years of experience in leading critical operations, including deployments in Afghanistan and Republic of Korea. Expertise spans from apprentice to NCOIC - Watch Supervisor, showcasing proficiency in airport operations, supervision, and training. Excel in high-pressure environments, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and communication skills. Seasoned Air Advisor, providing crucial expertise to partner nations and fostering international cooperation. Skilled Landing Zone/Drop Zone Operations Specialist, standardizing protocols and seamlessly integrating diverse aircraft and personnel. Proven leader with strong mentorship abilities and certifications in mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and women, peace, and security DoD initiatives. Ready to leverage extensive experience in new opportunities post-military service.

• Documented and resolved training issues with ATC regulations and development a multiuser library which led to 60% increase in passing tests scores among ATC trainees.
• Led and collaborated with team of NCOs in the development of the first ever “virtual mobile training team” for airfield operations, as well as authored first Landing Zone program for the SENAN (Panamanian AeroNaval Service).
• Developed first search and rescue (SAR) program and exercise in 5 years for Dominican Republic Air Force, effectively revitalizing their existing program and developing first-ever air operations center capabilities.
• Only Inland Search and Rescue Planning certified Air Traffic Controller in the USAF.

• FAA Certified Tower Operator (Multiple Locations), 07/2012, Achieved FAA certification in 2012 as a Tower Operator, demonstrating proficiency in air traffic control operations. Extensive experience in managing high-traffic environments at various global locations, including Travis AFB Tower in CA (2012-present), Kunsan Air Base Tower in South Korea (2017-2019), and Jalalabad Airport Tower, Afghanistan (2016).
• Adacel Tower Simulator Admin Certification, 05/2016, Completed intensive one-week training with Adacel Systems, Inc., specializing in the development, construction, and execution of ATC training scenarios on their tower simulator.
• Advanced Air Advisor (USAF), 09/2019, Present, USAF Advanced Air Advisor certification with extensive expertise in Mobility Air Advisor (MAA) operations. Proven proficiency in advising, training, and equipping Partner Nations (PNs) in the development of Air Mobility operations.
• Basic Inland Search and Rescue Planning Certification, 10/2021, Present, Professionally certified in the Basic Inland Search and Rescue Course (BISC) under the auspices of the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC). This specialized training equips professionals from various agencies with a Federal perspective on Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.
• Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility DoD program certified. Certified in Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility (DEIA) through the Department of Defense (DoD) program.
• Certified Women, Peace, and Security member. Certified Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) member through the Department of Defense (DoD). Equipped with specialized training and expertise in advancing the role of women in conflict prevention, resolution, and peace-building efforts.

• Military Service Branch: United States Air Force
• Military Service Rank: Master Sergeant