Mikal J. Tobar

Work History

Tower Branch Chief, Designated Examiner, Facility Watch Supervisor, Tower Supervisor, Local Control, Flight Data, Clearance Delivery, Ground Control, Radar Final Control, Approach Control, Radar Supervisor

Naval Auxiliary Landing Field

02.2023 - Current

Utilized the (STARS) radar system, interpreting aircraft movement data while predicting expected position to provide navigational sequencing, separation and safety of flight information to aircraft within designated airspace. Input tracking data into (STARS). Monitored and controlled movement of aircraft analyzing depicted data such as airspeed, altitude and direction of flight.
Coordinated with operator positions and other facilities on aircraft movement exploiting (STARS) data to provide accurate flight information to receiving stations.
Formulated and issued clearances and control instructions.
Accumulated mishap and hazard records and received complaints from pilots and adjacent facilities for forwarding to the Air Traffic Control Facility Officer (ATCFO).
Brief tower and radar watch teams on weather conditions, traffic, equipment, field conditions and special evolutions. Assigned ATC personnel to control positions according to qualifications. Assigned ATC trainees to qualified controllers for training and supervision.
Transmitted weather and field conditions and operated communications equipment.
Obtained, posted, and relayed ATC clearances and weather advisories.
Notified search and rescue agencies of aircraft in distress and provided emergency assistance.
Served as the FAA Certified Control Tower Operator (CTO) Examiner responsible for issuing written exams, conducting practical evaluations of control ability on position and issuing qualified controllers their CTO certification for the facility.
Served as the Designated Tower Branch Chief responsible for: Assured the use of proper control procedures and techniques as well as effective coordination within the facility and adjacent facilities. Qualifying personnel on individual operating positions and recommended personnel for supervisory positions. Developing training plans and establishing local procedures in coordination with adjacent facilities and FAA control agencies. Directing On-The-Job Training for newly assigned controllers, as well as providing periodic evaluations on all trainees' actions and progress on control positions.
Exercised supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review.

Air Traffic Control Facility Officer, Proficiency Manager, Flight Data, Clearance Delivery, Ground Control, Local Control, Tower Supervisor, Facility Watch Supervisor

Naval Outlying Landing Field

01.2020 - 02.2023

Utilized the (STARS) radar system Tower Display Workstation (TDW), interpreting aircraft movement data while predicting expected position to provide navigational sequencing, separation and safety of flight information to aircraft within designated airspace. Input tracking data into (STARS). Monitored and controlled movement of aircraft analyzing depicted data such as airspeed, altitude and direction of flight.
Ensured the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic and separated aircraft and vehicles operating under the jurisdiction of the tower.
Coordinated with operator positions and other facilities on aircraft movement exploiting (STARS) data to provide accurate flight information to receiving stations.
Transmitted weather and field conditions and operated communications equipment.
Obtained, posted, and relayed ATC clearances and weather advisories.
Formulated and issued clearances and control instructions.
Accumulated mishap and hazard records and received complaints from pilots and adjacent facilities for forwarding to the Air Traffic Control Facility Officer (ATCFO).
Brief control tower watch team on weather conditions, traffic, equipment, field conditions and special evolutions. Assigned ATC personnel to control positions according to qualifications. Assigned ATC trainees to qualified controllers for training and supervision.
Notified search and rescue agencies of aircrafts in distress and provided emergency assistance.
Served as the FAA Certified Proficiency Manager responsible for developing and managing training requirements and approving CTO certification for the facility.
Served as the Air Traffic Control Facility Officer responsible for: Assured the use of proper control procedures and techniques and effective coordination within the facility and adjacent facilities. Qualifying personnel on individual operating positions and designated personnel for supervisory positions. Developing training plans and establishing local procedures in coordination with adjacent facilities and FAA control agencies. Directing On-The-Job Training for newly assigned controllers, as well as providing periodic evaluations on all trainees' actions and progress on control positions.
Coordinated special operations, drafted Letters of Agreement, and managed historical records.

Facility Watch Supervisor, Tower Supervisor, Local Control, Training Branch Chief, Designated Examiner, Flight Planning Dispatcher, Flight Planning Supervisor, Flight Planning Branch Chief, Clearance Delivery, Flight Data Operator, Ground Control

Naval Air Facility

02.2017 - 01.2020

Utilized the (STARS) radar system Tower Display Workstation (TDW), interpreting aircraft movement data while predicting expected position to provide navigational sequencing, separation and safety of flight information to aircraft within designated airspace. Input tracking data into (STARS). Monitored and controlled movement of aircraft analyzing depicted data such as airspeed, altitude and direction of flight.
Coordinated and directed control of aircraft within FAA delegated airspace, briefing watch teams on weather, traffic, equipment, airfield conditions and all other pertinent information.
Accumulated mishap and hazard records and received complaints from pilots and adjacent facilities for forwarding to the Air Traffic Control Facility Officer (ATCFO).
Assured the use of proper control procedures and techniques and effective coordination within the facility and adjacent facilities.
Formulated and issued taxi clearance to aircraft, movement clearance to vehicles operating on airport. Maintained coordination with Local Control for crossing runways, or aircraft/vehicles operating in areas of airport.
Received/relayed aircraft movement data, prepare/post progress strips, operate/update Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS).
Transmitted weather and field conditions and operated communications equipment.
Received, transmitted, and relayed flight plans, meteorological, navigational, and other information in air traffic control stations to perform pre-flight and emergency service for pilots.
Formulated and issued clearances and control instructions.
Served as the FAA Certified Control Tower Operator (CTO) Examiner responsible for issuing written exams, conducting practical evaluations of control ability on position and issuing qualified controllers their CTO certification for the facility.
Served as the Designated Training Branch Chief responsible for: Managed and documented the training and qualification of all stationed controllers. Assured the use of proper control procedures and techniques and effective coordination within the facility and adjacent facilities. Qualifying personnel on individual operating positions and recommended personnel for supervisory positions. Developing training plans and establishing local procedures in coordination with adjacent facilities and FAA control agencies. Directing On-The-Job Training for newly assigned controllers, as well as providing periodic evaluations on all trainees' actions and progress on control positions.

Special Category Facility Watch Supervisor, Tower Supervisor, Local Control, Radar Final Control, Clearance Delivery, Flight Data, Ground Control, Flight Planning, Flight Planning Supervisor

Naval Air Station

01.2013 - 02.2017

Utilized the (STARS) radar system, interpreting aircraft movement data while predicting expected position to provide navigational sequencing, separation and safety of flight information to aircraft within designated airspace. Input tracking data into (STARS). Monitored and controlled movement of aircraft analyzing depicted data such as airspeed, altitude and direction of flight.
Ensured the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic and separated aircraft and vehicles operating under the jurisdiction of the tower.
Coordinated with operator positions and other facilities on aircraft movement exploiting (STARS) data to provide accurate flight information to receiving stations.
Transmitted weather and field conditions and operated communications equipment.
Obtained, posted, and relayed ATC clearances and weather advisories.
Formulated and issued clearances and control instructions.
Received, transmitted, and relayed flight plans, meteorological, navigational, and other information in air traffic control stations to perform pre-flight and emergency service for pilots.
Accumulated mishap and hazard records and received complaints from pilots and adjacent facilities for forwarding to the Air Traffic Control Facility Officer (ATCFO).
Assured the use of proper control procedures and techniques and effective coordination within the facility and adjacent facilities.
Formulated and issued taxi clearance to aircraft, movement clearance to vehicles operating on airport. Maintain coordination with Local Control for crossing runways, or aircraft/vehicles operating in areas of airport.
Received/relayed aircraft movement data, prepared/posted progress strips, operated/updated Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS).

Radar Final Control, Flight Data Operator, Ground Control, Clearance Delivery, Flight Planning Supervisor, Flight Planning

Naval Air Station North Island

09.2009 - 01.2013

Utilized the (STARS) radar system, interpreting aircraft movement data while predicting expected position to provide navigational sequencing, separation and safety of flight information to aircraft within designated airspace. Input tracking data into (STARS). Monitored and controlled movement of aircraft analyzing depicted data such as airspeed, altitude and direction of flight.
Coordinated and directed control of aircraft within FAA airspace delegated to Naval Air Station North Island.
Provided ATC clearance to aircraft; ensured standard separation is maintained within airspace. Applied standard IFR/VFR separation to all aircraft operating to/from NAS North Island.
Formulated and issued taxi clearance to aircraft, movement clearance to vehicles operating on airport. Maintain coordination with Local Control for crossing runways, or aircraft/vehicles operating in areas of airport.
Monitored movement of aircraft utilizing (DBRITE).
Received/relayed aircraft movement data, prepared/posted progress strips, operated/updated Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS).

Radar Final Control, Information Status Board Operator, Visual Display Board Operator, Plotter, Land Launch Operator, Air Operations Supervisor, Case I Departure, Case I Marshall, Case I Supervisor

USS Ronald Reagan

09.2006 - 09.2009

Issued range/azimuth/elevation data, to provide Surveillance RADAR (ASR)/Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) approaches to Aircraft Carrier.
Managed flight status boards tracking aircraft call sign, type, fuel state, and position in landing pattern.
Operated the Theater Battle Management Core System coordinating and de-conflicting Joint Forces flight missions.
Plotted ships position aswell as expected position in support if flight operations.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Tower Branch Chief, Designated Examiner, Facility Watch Supervisor, Tower Supervisor, Local Control, Flight Data, Clearance Delivery, Ground Control, Radar Final Control, Approach Control, Radar Supervisor

Air Traffic Control Facility Officer, Proficiency Manager, Flight Data, Clearance Delivery, Ground Control, Local Control, Tower Supervisor, Facility Watch Supervisor

Facility Watch Supervisor, Tower Supervisor, Local Control, Training Branch Chief, Designated Examiner, Flight Planning Dispatcher, Flight Planning Supervisor, Flight Planning Branch Chief, Clearance Delivery, Flight Data Operator, Ground Control

Special Category Facility Watch Supervisor, Tower Supervisor, Local Control, Radar Final Control, Clearance Delivery, Flight Data, Ground Control, Flight Planning, Flight Planning Supervisor

Radar Final Control, Flight Data Operator, Ground Control, Clearance Delivery, Flight Planning Supervisor, Flight Planning

Radar Final Control, Information Status Board Operator, Visual Display Board Operator, Plotter, Land Launch Operator, Air Operations Supervisor, Case I Departure, Case I Marshall, Case I Supervisor

Education

High School Diploma -

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