KaDarrius Taite
Moss Point,MS
Summary
Accomplished Air Traffic Controller with a proven track record at Robinson Aviation Inc. and the USAF, adept at managing critical situations with strategic planning and exceptional decision-making skills. Demonstrates continuous improvement in performance, with a strong foundation in FAA regulations and a current pilot license. Expert in enhancing airport capacity and teamwork, ensuring safety and efficiency. Top-notch professional with extensive experience in the aviation industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilot Trainee
American Airlines Cadet Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
- Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.
- Consistently met or exceeded FAA training standards, maintaining a strong track record of successful pilot certifications.
Air Traffic Controller
Robinson Aviation
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Optimized airport capacity and minimized congestion through strategic runway utilization planning.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the control center, enhancing overall performance and reducing errors.
- Managed complex situations under pressure, demonstrating exceptional decision-making abilities for the safe management of aircraft.
- Collaborated with fellow controllers to troubleshoot issues, ensuring prompt resolution of conflicts or system failures.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
Air Traffic Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Optimized airport capacity and minimized congestion through strategic runway utilization planning.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the control center, enhancing overall performance and reducing errors.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
Education
Air Traffic Management -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALAerospace Engineering -
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDSkills
- Airspace navigation
- Radio communications
- Weight and balance calculations
- Cross-country flying
- Instrument flight rules
- Emergency procedures
- Air traffic control coordination
Certification
Total Hours... 247.4
Multiengine.... 0
Pilot In Command... 154.0
Instrument (Simulated & Actual).... 54.5
Cross Country... 85.7
Night....67.6
Current FAA pilot license: Instrument Rated Private Pilot
Accomplishments
First airplane solo on 3 August 2023 at 15 hours.
Private pilot license obtained on 3 November 2023 at 58 hours.
Instrument rating obtained on 6 April 2024 at 113 hours.
Commercial ASEL expected completion January 2025.
Certified Flight Instructor expected completion February 2025.
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument expected completion February 2025.
Timeline
Pilot Trainee
American Airlines Cadet Academy
08.2024 - Current
Air Traffic Controller
Robinson Aviation
02.2024 - 08.2024
Air Traffic Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2017 - 09.2023
Total Hours... 247.4
Multiengine.... 0
Pilot In Command... 154.0
Instrument (Simulated & Actual).... 54.5
Cross Country... 85.7
Night....67.6
Current FAA pilot license: Instrument Rated Private Pilot
Air Traffic Management -
Community College of The Air Force
Aerospace Engineering -
University of North Dakota
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