Shane Evans
California,Maryland
Summary
Reliable aviation specialist with an exceptional 8-year safety track record to include operational and management abilities. Active Secret security clearance. Commended for leadership under severe pressure and superior critical thinking skills regarding data collection and analysis. Selected as NAS Patuxent River Air Traffic Controller Of The Year 2023. Subject matter expert regarding the National Airspace System, Naval Aviation, and UAS Airspace Coordination/Management. Fluent in automated radar systems, flight control software and full suite of advanced aviation centered technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician IV
Reliance Test & Technology
10.2023 - Current
- Provides range safety information for aircraft conducting operational equipment testing.
- Responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic throughout assigned restricted use air space within the National Airspace System.
- Collects and compiles flight data to support Naval Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E).
- Directly supervises a rotating team of 14 Air Traffic Controllers.
- Aircraft incident reporting authority for all aviation incidents within assigned airspace.
Air Traffic Control Specialist/Facility Operations Supervisor
United States Navy
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Directly responsible to the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Patuxent River for all air operations conducted at Patuxent River and accountable for the professional development and personal well-being of 71 Air Traffic Controllers.
- Analyzed procedure and policy to provide input to senior management on all aspects of Naval ATC Facility Operational Management and National Airspace System FAA Regulations/Requirements.
- Reviewing authority for all aviation incidents and mishaps within assigned Naval Air Station Patuxent River Airspace.
- Directly responsible for ensuring the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic resulting in 510,000 ATC mishap free flight hours.
- Responsible for coordination with Naval Aviation Squadrons and Federal Aviation Administration departments regarding all airspace matters and delegated exclusive use airspace to facilitate research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts for 238 Naval Aviation projects.
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of monthly training reports and facility records, established training priorities and requirements, assisted with the development of long-range personnel plans.
- Considered a subject matter expert in all aspects of TRACON/RAPCON operations and delegated airspace use especially the Washington ADIZ and Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ).
Air Traffic Control Specialist, Supervisor
United States Navy
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Supervised and directed 24 Air Traffic Controllers in proper duties and responsibilities of ATC. Hands on approach resulted in 54,250 mishap-free flight operations.
- Responsible for ensuring a safe launch and recovery in conjunction with the Air Operations Officer, Air Officer, and Carrier Air Traffic Control Officer.
- Coordinated with various Naval and Civilian ATC Facilities to coordinate divert fields for operational aircraft.
- Responsible for tracking in-flight information to include flight progress, location, fuel states, and mission requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
American School of Doha
Doha, QatarCredential Number: 200100047
Air Traffic Control Specialist School
04/04/2016Bachelor of Science - Data Science
University of Maryland
06.2026
Skills
- Tested Leader
- Exemplary verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- High stress tolerance
- Goal-oriented
- Expert Problem Solving Skills
Accomplishments
- Selected as NAS Patuxent River Air Traffic Controller Of The Year 2023
- Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (2019, 2023)
Certification
- Active Secret Clearance
- Facility Watch Supervisor
- Control Tower Supervisor
- RAPCON Supervisor
- Radar Approach Controller
- Control Tower Operator
- Special Use Airspace Advisory Controller
- Precision Approach Radar Controller
Timeline
Engineering Technician IV
Reliance Test & Technology
10.2023 - Current
Air Traffic Control Specialist/Facility Operations Supervisor
United States Navy
09.2019 - 10.2023
Air Traffic Control Specialist, Supervisor
United States Navy
09.2016 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
American School of Doha
Credential Number: 200100047
Air Traffic Control Specialist School
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
University of Maryland
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