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Sean L. Blanchard

St Johns,FL

Summary

Experienced Operations Controller with 19 years of air traffic control experience in a supervisory capacity, as well as a qualified train dispatcher. A thorough knowledge of computer technology and maintenance. A strong ability to resolve problems, allocate resources, and build high-performance teams in support of organizational objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Train Dispatcher

FEC/Florida Dispatch CO.
Jacksonville, FL
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintained communication with crew members via radio or telephone regarding their location, speed and any delays encountered.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as derailments, Trespasser strikes, collisions, fires or emergency services. Also, responded immediately to emergencies by initiating outbound calls to police agencies and emergency contacts.
  • Coordinated with other dispatchers, supervisors, engineers, and other personnel to provide safe and efficient rail service.

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

ROBINSON AVIATION INC, RVA ATC Services
Greenville, MS
12.2018 - 07.2021

Air Traffic Controller, Acting Facility Manager, Training Supervisor, Tower Watch Supervisor

  • Flight Dispatch/Air Operations, Local Control/Ground Control, Clearance Delivery, Flight Following, Flight Planning, Civil, Naval and Air Force Air Missions.
  • Wage: $67,000.00 Annually

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

ROBINSON AVIATION INC, RVA ATC Services
Starkville, MS
10.2016 - 12.2018

Air Traffic Controller, Acting facility manager, Training supervisor, Tower Watch Supervisor

  • Flight Dispatch/Air Operations, Local Control/Ground Control, Clearance Delivery, Flight Following, Flight Planning, Civil, Naval and Air Force Air Missions.
  • Wage: $67,000.00 Annually

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

MIDWEST ATC SERVICES, INC,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
03.2015 - 11.2015

Air Traffic Controller, Tower Watch Supervisor

  • Flight Dispatch/Air Operations, Local Control/Ground Control, Clearance Delivery, Flight Following, Flight Planning, Civil and Naval Air Missions, Coast Guard Search and Rescue Operations ),
  • Wage: $47,000.00 Annually

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL LLC, Freedom
, Afghanistan
08.2014 - 03.2015
  • DynCorp Intl
  • TB Dwyer, , Flight Dispatch/Air Operations, Local Control/Ground Control, Flight Following, Transient Alert, UAV Operations, Clearance Delivery, Air Traffic Control Supervisor, Training Supervisor, Administrative supervisor)
  • Wage: $145,000.00 Annually

Sawyer, CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

MIDWEST ATC SERVICES, INC, Midwest ATC Service Inc
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • IFR Local Control/Ground Control, Part 139 Operations, Flight Following, IFR Clearance Delivery)
  • Wage: $56,000.00 Annually

Operation Enduring Freedom
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Flight Dispatch/Air Operations, Flight Planning, Local Control/Ground Control, Flight Following, UAV Operations, ATC Supervisor)
  • Wage: $97,000.00 Annually

Air Traffic Controller

Kalsu Army Airfield
, Iraq
04.2011 - 07.2011
  • Flight Planning, Local Control/Ground Control, Helicopter Flight Following, UAV Operations, Non-Radar, Controller-In-Charge)
  • Wage: $152,000.00 Annually

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

KELLOGG, BROWN AND ROOT, INC
Seoul
07.2009 - 01.2011
  • IFR Clearance Delivery, Local Control/Ground Control, Control Tower Supervisor, Training Supervisor, Facility Chief)
  • Wage: $36,000.00 – 38,000.00 Salary

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
Fort Rucker, AL
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Base Operations/Flight Planning, Local Control/Ground Control, Control Tower Supervisor, Facility Watch Supervisor)
  • Wage: $25,000.00-$30,000.00 Salary, LLC
  • Lagman Tower, Spin-Boldak Air Operations.

Air Traffic Control Specialist, Training Supervisor

U.S. ARMY
  • Supervise personnel to perform air traffic services, provide airspace management and conduct airfield operations
    during high volume events across multiple stations of duty throughout career.
  • Assign work and training schedules to comply with federal regulations pertaining to controller rest periods and
    minimum/maximum work day/week hours.
  • Create and direct simulated training scenarios designed to keep air traffic controllers proficient with verbiage,
    directives and updated regulations.
  • Coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S./ foreign military and minor outlying civilian airfields on
    mission plans, safety procedures and airspace parameters.
  • Operate under multiple letters of agreement with numerous facilities according to facility requirements, airspace
    restrictions and aircraft capabilities.
  • Prioritize and expedite movements of fixed wing, rotary wing, unmanned aerial, emergency response, VIP, mission
    specific and distressed aircraft.

Education

U.S Army Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course -

01.2010

U.S Army Warrior Leadership Course -

01.2009

A1T School
01.2004

Jackson Academy of Applied Technology
01.2003

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Computer technology and maintenance to Include MS Office Programs
  • Strategic planning
  • Vast knowledge of workplace hazards and safety
    procedures
  • Program monitoring and tracking
  • Maintains professionalism in high-pressure
    environments
  • Adaptability in ever-changing circumstances
  • Effective time management, punctual and dependable
  • Exceptional problem solving and analytical
    capabilities
  • Strong verbal and written/typing competencies
  • Clear Communication Skills

Timeline

Train Dispatcher

FEC/Florida Dispatch CO.
03.2025 - Current

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

ROBINSON AVIATION INC, RVA ATC Services
12.2018 - 07.2021

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

ROBINSON AVIATION INC, RVA ATC Services
10.2016 - 12.2018

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

MIDWEST ATC SERVICES, INC,
03.2015 - 11.2015

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL LLC, Freedom
08.2014 - 03.2015

Sawyer, CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

MIDWEST ATC SERVICES, INC, Midwest ATC Service Inc
06.2013 - 06.2014

Operation Enduring Freedom
06.2012 - 06.2013

Air Traffic Controller

Kalsu Army Airfield
04.2011 - 07.2011

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

KELLOGG, BROWN AND ROOT, INC
07.2009 - 01.2011

CTO Certified Air Traffic Controller

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
04.2008 - 05.2009

Air Traffic Control Specialist, Training Supervisor

U.S. ARMY

U.S Army Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course -

U.S Army Warrior Leadership Course -

A1T School

Jackson Academy of Applied Technology
Sean L. Blanchard