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
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
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
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
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