JAMES CJ JONES
Destin,Florida
Summary
Experienced Air Traffic Controller with 34+ years of managing air traffic tower operations across seven facilities. Proficient in roles such as Manager, Watch Supervisor/CIC, CTO Examiner, and trainer. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science and Technology with a specialization in Air Traffic Control. Maintains a CTO Certificate at Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport for over 19 years, along with a Class II Medical Certificate and active DoD security clearance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Controller Tower, CTO Examiner, CIC
Department of Defense
Eglin AFB, Florida
10.2005 - 03.2025
- Facilitates a safe environment for high volumes of ground movements, takeoffs, and landings daily for military operations, training flights, commercial aircraft (VPS), and flight school training.
- Coordinates with Destin (DTS), Eglin Radar Approach Control, and Jacksonville Center as needed to ensure the safe movement of aircraft.
- Conducts positional and facility certifications as required.
- Leads upgrade training for apprentice controllers while serving as the Watch Supervisor.
Air Traffic Controller Tower, CIC
Robinson Aviation, Inc
Stuart, Florida
09.2005 - 10.2005
- Directed safe and efficient air traffic operations for over 250 flights daily at Witham Field Airport (SUA).
- Performed duties as Single Controller, opened and closed the facility as scheduled.
Air Traffic Control Operator/manager
United States Air Force
Multiple Locations
08.1985 - 08.2005
- Chief Controller, Kunsan AFB Control Tower, Korea (08/2004 - 08/2005)
- Assistant Chief Controller & CTO Examiner, Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport Control Tower (VPS) (06/2002 - 07/2004)
- ATC Superintendent Prince Sulton AFB, Saudi Arabia (02/2002- 05/2002)
- Assistant Chief Controller & CTO Examiner, Hill AFB Control Tower, Utah (04/2001 - 05/2004)
- Watch Supervisor & CTO Examiner, Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport Control Tower (VPS) /Duke Field control tower (12/1994 - 03/2001)
- Air Traffic Controller, Barksdale AFB Control Tower (BAD), Louisiana (12/1990 - 11/1994)
- Supply Clerk, Anderson AFB, Guam & Minot AFB, North Dakota (01/1985 - 08/1990)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science And Technology: Air Traffic Contro
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ01.2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.1993
High School Diploma -
Liberty Christian School
Pensacola, Florida06.1983
Skills
- Air Traffic Control Tower Operator, ATC Facility Manager, Watch
- Supervisor, CIC, trainer
Timeline
Air Traffic Controller Tower, CTO Examiner, CIC
Department of Defense
10.2005 - 03.2025
Air Traffic Controller Tower, CIC
Robinson Aviation, Inc
09.2005 - 10.2005
Air Traffic Control Operator/manager
United States Air Force
08.1985 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science And Technology: Air Traffic Contro
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Liberty Christian School