Shayne Connell
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Certified Air Traffic Controller with 13 years in tower control, approach and departure control and en route control. Skilled in critical thinking and decision-making; exceptional at remaining calm under extreme pressure.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Dispatcher
CSX Railroad
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency by coordinating train schedules and minimizing delays.
- Utilized advanced dispatching software to monitor real-time train movements effectively.
- Maintained safety compliance and operational protocols during daily dispatch operations.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts by collaborating with engineers and conductors efficiently.
- Trained new dispatchers on communication systems and operational procedures effectively.
- Analyzed service disruptions and implemented corrective actions to restore normal operations.
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
US Navy, FACSFAC Jacksonville
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Scrutinized flight patterns to determine available airspace and prevent collisions.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
- Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation.
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
US Navy, NAVSTA Mayport
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
- Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 300 flights per day
Air Traffic Controller
US Navy, Tacron 22
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy, leaving no room for errors.
- Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
Air Traffic Controller
US Navy, NAS Oceana
03.2011 - 04.2014
- Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation.
- Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy, leaving no room for errors.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Coordinated with FAA to determine compliance with all regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Capitan High School
Lakeside, CA06.2010
Skills
- Job Training
- Complex Problem-Solving
- High Frequency (HF,) Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) Radio
- Close Control Coordination
- Takeoff Instructions
- Relaying Critical Information
- Aircraft Routing
- Air Traffic Management
- Route planning
- Incident reporting
- Logistics management
- Train scheduling
Timeline
Train Dispatcher
CSX Railroad
07.2023 - Current
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
US Navy, FACSFAC Jacksonville
07.2020 - 08.2023
Air Traffic Control Supervisor
US Navy, NAVSTA Mayport
07.2017 - 07.2020
Air Traffic Controller
US Navy, Tacron 22
06.2014 - 07.2017
Air Traffic Controller
US Navy, NAS Oceana
03.2011 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
El Capitan High School