Joshua Gutierrez
El Paso,Texas
Summary
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. Certified Air Traffic Controller with 30 years in tower control, approach and departure control. Skilled in critical thinking and decision-making; exceptional at remaining calm under extreme pressure. Reliable Air Traffic Controller offering over 30 years of giving proper takeoff and landing instructions to pilots. Bilingual employee showcasing exemplary interaction with pilots and well-trained in using radar technology. Known for staying poised even in critical situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
05.2010 - Current
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
- Reviewed requests for activities impacting National Air Space (NAS) and Special Use Airspace (SUA) management.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy, leaving no room for errors.
- Utilized computerized flight planning and automated tracking systems for flight activity monitoring.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
- Participated in emergency simulations and drills to increase readiness.
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
- Developed and implemented air traffic control strategies, optimizing airspace.
- Monitored aircraft departure and arrival times to determine accuracy and report delays.
- Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 200 flights per day
- Oversaw hundreds of emergency flight operations per government regulations for aircraft experiencing bad weather and equipment failure
College Instructor
ARTIOS Seminary
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Administered exams and assignments to monitor student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning.
- Wrote reading lists to optimize student experience and enhance understandings of Theology.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for online instruction.
- Taught Theology to over 60 annual students
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
06.1999 - 05.2010
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 200 flights per day.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Reviewed requests for activities impacting National Air Space (NAS) and Special Use Airspace (SUA) management.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy, leaving no room for errors.
- Participated in emergency simulations and drills to increase readiness.
- Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation.
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
- Directed aircraft during takeoff, en-route, and landing, providing clear and precise guidance to pilots.
- Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
- Scrutinized flight patterns to determine available airspace and prevent collisions.
- Documented air traffic activity to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and implemented air traffic control strategies, optimizing airspace.
- Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
- Monitored aircraft departure and arrival times to determine accuracy and report delays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX12.2009
Skills
- Mastery of Standard Terminal Arrival Route Systems (STARS)
- Situational Awareness
- Advanced Communications Control Systems
- Impact Reviews
- Emergency Situations
- Contrast Material
- Job Training
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Training Methods
- FAA Regulations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
05.2010 - Current
College Instructor
ARTIOS Seminary
01.2010 - 12.2018
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
06.1999 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Howard Payne University
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