Kristie Vasquez
Brownfield,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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
Robinson Aviation
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 40 flights per day.
- 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.
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
Division Leading Petty Officer/Air Traffic Controller
United States Navy, USN
01.2010 - Current
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
- Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
- Reviewed requests for activities impacting National Air Space (NAS) and Special Use Airspace (SUA) management.
- Documented air traffic activity to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and implemented air traffic control strategies, optimizing airspace.
- Responsible for Managing 79 sailors, to include conducting training sessions, mentoring, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Scrutinized flight patterns and flight plans to determine available airspace and prevent collisions.
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
- Utilized computerized flight planning and automated tracking systems for flight activity monitoring.
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
Robinson Aviation
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
- Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
- Directed aircraft during takeoff, en-route, and landing, providing clear and precise guidance to pilots.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 200 flights per day.
Education
No Degree - Aviation Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL06.2024
Skills
- Continuous Surveillance
- Relaying Critical Information
- Federal Guidelines
- CFR Part 135/139
- Flight planning
- Time Management
- Operational Procedures
- Tracking Systems
- Weather Updates
- Navigation Charts
- Visual Flight Rules
- Flight Plan Data Processing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Situational Awareness
- Emergency Situations
Certification
- Certified Air traffic control specialist , Federal aviation administration - 12 years.
- LAWRS -Limited aviation weather reporting service, Federal aviation administration -3 years.
- Certified tower supervisor, Federal Aviation administration - 3 years.
- Airport administration level 3 certified, Airport Training and Safety Institute - 6 years.
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
Robinson Aviation
08.2023 - Current
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
03.2021 - 06.2023
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
Robinson Aviation
12.2019 - 02.2021
Division Leading Petty Officer/Air Traffic Controller
United States Navy, USN
01.2010 - Current
No Degree - Aviation Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
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