Michael Baptiste
Chantilly,VA
Summary
Possess 40 plus years of diverse aviation experience in the public and private sectors.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Robinson Aviation (RVA)
05.2018 - Current
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 500 flights per day.
- 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.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation.
- Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
Air Traffic Control Instructor
SAIC
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
Air Traffic Control Instructor
SAIC
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
- 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.
Air Traffic Control Subject Matter Expert
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
12.2010 - 05.2013
- Supported teams in continuous delivery of quality products and services, enhancing usage and introducing new features.
- Collaborated with management to identify and prioritize new development concepts.
- Facilitated product development with implementation of standard best practices.
- Documented diagnostic results and supported root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
Air Traffic Controller
FAA
11.1982 - 12.2010
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 1000 flights per day.
- 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.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
- Scrutinized flight patterns to determine available airspace and prevent collisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science & Technology
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ10.2010
Skills
- Navigation Charts
- Complex Problem-Solving
- FAA Regulations
- Radar Usage
- Clear and Effective Communication
Certification
Private Pilot License
Instrument Pilot
Remote Pilot Certification
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Robinson Aviation (RVA)
05.2018 - Current
Air Traffic Control Instructor
SAIC
08.2015 - 10.2016
Air Traffic Control Instructor
SAIC
05.2013 - 06.2015
Air Traffic Control Subject Matter Expert
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
12.2010 - 05.2013
Air Traffic Controller
FAA
11.1982 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science & Technology
Thomas Edison State University