Ryan Wermes
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Experienced Operations Supervisor with 8 years of expertise in leading and mentoring air traffic controllers. Skilled in providing quality oversight and guidance to the workforce for efficient operations. Collaborative approach in working with stakeholders on projects to enhance airport efficiency and airspace utilization. Demonstrated effective time management and utilization of in-house resources. Consistently achieved successful performance outcomes in executing specialized tasks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the development of simulation-based training content.
- Provided facility guidance and insight on best-practices to be utilized to increase controller efficiency.
- Collaborated with bargaining-unit employees in reviewing facility SOP, local letters of agreements (LOA's) and providing guidance to the support specialist and ATM on how to best update outdated material.
Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Served as a National Cadre for the Recurrent Training Program and taught Recurrent Training at the facility-level
- Conducted periodic verbal briefings to air traffic controllers on pertinent operational changes
- Provided training and mentoring to developmental air traffic controllers to enhance their skills and knowledge
Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
12.2016 - 01.2023
- Directed controller workforce through operational oversight on a consistent basis to ensure compliance with air traffic procedures, and resolve issues that impacted safety
- Provided oversight and guidance for developmental training teams, including ensuring training documentation was complete and accurate in accordance with national standards
- Performed monthly Quality Assurance observations on control positions to ensure compliance with required standards, and reported any identifiable safety-related trends
- Collaborated with external stakeholders such as airport management, fixed-base- operators, and flight schools to optimize air traffic flow, airspace utilization, and airport capacity
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided feedback and coaching to controllers to improve their skills and performance, as well as coaching and mentoring controllers in the advancement of their desired career progression
- Effectively listened to and resolved complaints raised by employees and the facility representative
- Served as lead for the Local Safety Council (LSC) in identifying safety-related issues and developing mitigation plans; assisted in the development of refresher training material
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Provided training to developmental controllers on tower and radar positions
- Conducted operational oversight as a controller-in-charge
- Directed the Mutual Aid Pledge System program at the facility level
- Collaborated with management on the revision of outdated facility training documents
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic
- Provided separation for IFR and VFR aircraft that were landing/departing and/or overflying the airspace
- Issued speed, altitude and directional instructions to pilots to keep aircraft properly separated
- Provided air traffic advisory services to pilots including clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Air Traffic Control, Atmospheric Sciences
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12.2008
Skills
- Employee Development & Engagement
- Leadership and Change Management
- Quality Assurance
- Training Management
- Operations Oversight
- Scheduling Coordination
- Performance Evaluation & Monitoring
- Private Pilot
Accomplishments
- The new training benchmarks designed and implemented by the team I led provided clarity, and removed ambiguous language to the local training order, resulting in an improved workflow process for training instructors and developmentals.
- Collaborated with local flight schools to develop newer, better defined flight practice areas for flight training operations. This led to improved safety by reducing airspace congestion.
Volunteer Experience
- Director of SCRIP Fundraising Program at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
- Substitute Teacher's Aide
- Knights of Columbus Member
- Lector
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
01.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
01.2023 - 01.2024
Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
12.2016 - 01.2023
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
07.2012 - 12.2016
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
08.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Air Traffic Control, Atmospheric Sciences
University of North Dakota
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