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Matthew Monahan

Hilliard,OH

Summary

Knowledgeable Tactical Operations Controller with multiple years experience in the Operation Control Center (OCC) consisting of Flight Dispatching/Monitoring, Analyzing Weather and NOTAMS and working with crew with any irregular activity within the day to day operation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Tactical Operation Controller

Vista America
Columbus, OH
03.2024 - Current

Relocated to Columbus OH when operation at Red Wing Aviation merged with the operations in Columbus OH with Jet Edge and XO Jet then becoming Vista America. Daily operations of a Tactical Operation Controller consisted of several items.

  • Flight Following
  • Monitoring Weather and NOTAMS.
  • Aircraft dispatching and Weight and Balance Performance
  • Irregular Operations; Diversions/Maintenance issues.
  • Slots/Permits/Customs for International Trips.

Escalation would go to the Duty Manager that has operational control.

Lead Flight Operations Analyst

Red Wing Aviation
Bay City, WI
08.2022 - 03.2024

Supervisor of Flight Operations Analyst consisting of the duties listed below. Flight Operation Analyst would escalate any problems or issues consisting of Crew Scheduling, Crew Travel, Flight Approval or FAA Regulations and would escalate any issues with the manager of the OCC.

Flight Operations Analyst

Red Wing Aviation
Bay City, WI
08.2021 - 08.2022

The Flight Operations Analyst role at Red Wing Aviation consisted of multiple roles including Crew Scheduling, Crew Travel, Flight Approval, and Flight Watch. Also included monitoring the FAA Regulations in conjunction with crew rest and crew flight time.

Flight Dispatcher

Empire Airlines Inc.
Hayden, ID
03.2020 - 07.2021

Dispatching aircraft under Part 121 Supplemental and Domestic operations for ATR42 and ATR72 for FedEx Express, and for 'Ohana by Hawaiian. Flight follower for C208's under Part 135 operations for FedEx Express. Operational Check Flights and Ferry Flights under Part 91 regulations.

Ramp Agent

FedEx Express
Fargo, ND
10.2016 - 02.2020

Supervise the onload/offload of FedEx trunk aircraft, and ramp activities at the Fargo Ramp, FARR. Make sure the ramp activities are done in a thoroughly safe manner in accordance with FedEx policy.

Weight and balance in the Workbench system for trunk flights out of Fargo, A300/A310 and B757.

Ramp Agent

FedEx Express
Grand Forks, ND
11.2015 - 10.2016

Same duties as performed in Fargo, just at a different location. Moved with the company to Fargo when FedEx ceased ramp activities in Grand Forks, ND in October 2016.

Dangerous Goods Agent

FedEx Express
Grand Forks, ND
06.2014 - 11.2015

Inspecting, handling, and placing of hazardous materials in correspondence with DOT and FAA regulations.

Material Handler

FedEx Express
Grand Forks, ND
02.2013 - 06.2014

The duties performed as a Material Handler were operating GSE / Ground Service Equipment around trunk aircraft and feeder aircraft, loading offloading aircraft, and the handling of packages and separating according to right service, and in the correct ULD / Unit Load Device.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certificate

Flamingo Air
Cincinnati, OH
06.2019

Skills

  • Proper leadership and communication to ensure a safe, mannerly, and efficient review of aircraft airworthiness, weather, NOTAMS, TFRs and Federal Aviation Regulations as it relates to aircraft operations
  • Ability to multitask, analyze complex situations, work along, and communicate with other tactical operation controllers and to report to the Duty Manager with items that need escalation

Timeline

Tactical Operation Controller

Vista America
03.2024 - Current

Lead Flight Operations Analyst

Red Wing Aviation
08.2022 - 03.2024

Flight Operations Analyst

Red Wing Aviation
08.2021 - 08.2022

Flight Dispatcher

Empire Airlines Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2021

Ramp Agent

FedEx Express
10.2016 - 02.2020

Ramp Agent

FedEx Express
11.2015 - 10.2016

Dangerous Goods Agent

FedEx Express
06.2014 - 11.2015

Material Handler

FedEx Express
02.2013 - 06.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation

University of North Dakota

FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certificate

Flamingo Air
Matthew Monahan