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Education
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Robert Shugrue

Seymour,CT

Summary

Dependable former military professional considered a highly effective communicator handles various tasks simultaneously. A smart Air Traffic Controller with forty years of experience, a promoting calm demeanor dedicated to the highest standards in the aviation industry and government seeking a new career oriented position within a great organization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Air Traffic Manager/Senior Air Traffic Controller

Midwest ATC
Bridgeport, CT
03.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated with and issued instructions to airport vehicles and personnel.
  • Alerted airport emergency crews and other designated personnel of aircraft flight difficulties.
  • Operated various types of radios, telephones, interphone systems
  • Maintained and disseminated records of daily operations.
  • Provided advice based on observations and information from National Weather Service, IFR control facilities, flight service stations and pilots.
  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 250 flights per day.
  • Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
  • Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
  • Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
  • Participated in emergency simulations and drills to increase readiness.
  • Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
  • Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy, leaving no room for errors.
  • Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
  • Documented air traffic activity to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Air Traffic Controller

Sikorsky
Stratford, CT
08.2007 - 03.2016

Air Traffic Controller

  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
  • Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
  • Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
  • Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
  • Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
  • Participated in emergency simulations and drills to increase readiness.
  • Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
  • Scrutinized flight patterns to determine available airspace and prevent collisions.
  • Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.

Air Traffic Manager/Senior Air Traffic Controller

RVA/Midwest ATC
Bridgeport, CT
03.2002 - 08.2007
  • Alerted airport emergency crews and other designated personnel of aircraft flight difficulties.
  • Operated various types of radios, telephones, interphone and radar recording systems.
  • Maintained and disseminated records of daily operations.
  • Provided advice based on observations and information from National Weather Service, IFR control facilities, flight service stations and pilots.
  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 250 flights per day.
  • Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
  • Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
  • Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
  • Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
  • Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
  • Participated in emergency simulations and drills to increase readiness.
  • Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
  • Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy, leaving no room for errors.
  • Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.

Air Traffic Manager/Senior Air Traffic Controller

NYMA
Athens, GA
02.1995 - 03.2002
  • Coordinated with and issued instructions to airport vehicles and personnel.
  • Alerted airport emergency crews and other designated personnel of aircraft flight difficulties.
  • Operated various types of radios, telephones, interphone and radar recording systems.
  • Maintained and disseminated records of daily operations.
  • Provided advice based on observations and information from National Weather Service, IFR control facilities, flight service stations and pilots.
  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 200 flights per day.
  • Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
  • Reviewed requests for activities impacting National Air Space (NAS) and Special Use Airspace (SUA) management.
  • Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.
  • Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
  • Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
  • Participated in emergency simulations and drills to increase readiness.

Air Traffic Controller

USAF
Panama City, FL
02.1988 - 12.1992
  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
  • Oversaw emergency flight operations per government regulations for aircraft experiencing bad weather and equipment failure
  • Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 400 flights per day.
  • Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.

Air Traffic Controller

USAF
Galena, AK
02.1987 - 02.1988
  • Handled Alert Fighter Aircraft to intercept suspicious aircraft at the closest interceptor base to Russia.
  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
  • Oversaw emergency flight operations per government regulations for aircraft experiencing bad weather and equipment failure
  • Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport .

Air Traffic Controller

USAF
Del Rio, TX
06.1983 - 02.1987
  • Received my Control Tower Operator's license at one of the busiest USAF pilot training bases.
  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
  • Oversaw emergency flight operations per government regulations for aircraft experiencing bad weather and equipment failure
  • Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 450 flights per day.

Education

USAF NCO Leadership School
Tyndall AFB, Panama City, FL
05.1989

No Degree - Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Controller School
Keesler AFB
06.1983

No Degree - Military Training

USAF Basic Training
Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
02.1983

Regents Diploma And High School Diploma -

Rome Free Academy
Rome, NY
06.1982

Skills

  • Motivated Leader
  • High stress tolerance
  • Relaying critical information
  • In-flight/Ground aircraft monitoring
  • Advanced communications control systems
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Time management
  • Goal-oriented
  • Organization
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Certified Control Tower Operator, Bridgeport ATCT
  • Certified Aviation Weather Observer
  • Private Pilot SEL

Timeline

Air Traffic Manager/Senior Air Traffic Controller

Midwest ATC
03.2016 - Current

Air Traffic Controller

Sikorsky
08.2007 - 03.2016

Air Traffic Manager/Senior Air Traffic Controller

RVA/Midwest ATC
03.2002 - 08.2007

Air Traffic Manager/Senior Air Traffic Controller

NYMA
02.1995 - 03.2002

Air Traffic Controller

USAF
02.1988 - 12.1992

Air Traffic Controller

USAF
02.1987 - 02.1988

Air Traffic Controller

USAF
06.1983 - 02.1987

USAF NCO Leadership School

No Degree - Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Controller School

No Degree - Military Training

USAF Basic Training

Regents Diploma And High School Diploma -

Rome Free Academy
Robert Shugrue