STERLING SNEDIGAR
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Traffic Control Specialist
FAA
LAX, ZLC, CMA
01.2013 - Current
- Maintain FAA-approved separation standards across tower and en route environments, including high-volume Class B airspace at LAX for over 8 years
- Certified as OJTI, CIC, and STMCIC
- Execute precise, real-time coordination with pilots, adjacent facilities, and ground crews to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Maintained situational awareness to proactively identify and resolve conflicts, enhancing safety and operational efficiency
- Refined communication clarity and professionalism to provide exceptional service to pilots and airspace users
- Operated air traffic control at LAX ATCT, SLC ARTCC, and CMA ATCT.
Aircraft Dispatcher
SkyWest Airlines
St. George
07.2010 - 12.2012
- Developed safe, fuel-efficient flight plans by analyzing meteorological data for regional airline operations
- Coordinated with ATC, flight crews, dispatch teams, and station personnel to ensure seamless operations
- Monitored ATC delays and airport arrival metrics, facilitating timely mandatory re-routes
- Ensured full compliance with FARs, company SOPs, and Operations Specifications
Education
Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) -
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA06-2010
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Instrument Rated -
Federal Aviation Administration
Las Vegas, NV07-2009
Bachelor of Science - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2008
Certification
- Control Tower Operator - FAA
- Commerical Pilot - FAA
- Aircraft Dispatcher - FAA
Leadership
Student Body President, 2004-2005, Firth High School, Firth, ID, Organized school-wide assemblies, dances, and community events, facilitated collaboration across council to deliver high-quality programming for the student body
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Specialist
FAA
01.2013 - Current
Aircraft Dispatcher
SkyWest Airlines
07.2010 - 12.2012
Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) -
Green River Community College
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Instrument Rated -
Federal Aviation Administration
Bachelor of Science - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Brigham Young University