Tiki Massie-Kirby
Aurora,IL
Summary
Accomplished air traffic controller with 26 years of experience at FAA, specializing in high altitude traffic management. Demonstrated expertise in situational awareness and training new controllers. Proven track record of maintaining composure under pressure, enhancing team coordination and safety protocols. Recognized for optimizing traffic flow and effective decision-making in high-stress environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Air traffic controller
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
Aurora, Illinois
05.1999 - Current
Delivered safe and orderly air traffic control for high altitude sectors at Chicago Center over 26 years.
- Communicated with pilots using clear and concise instructions.
- Monitored radar displays for real-time traffic updates and alerts.
- Provided information about weather conditions, altitude restrictions, airspace regulations.
Served as on-the-job training instructor for student controllers, guiding them to certification.
Oversaw operations as Controller in Charge, managing control area effectively when line manager unavailable.
Assigned and adjusted traffic sectors according to flow patterns, weather conditions, and external influences.
Collaborated with Traffic Management Unit to communicate essential restrictions and reroutes.
Performed additional management responsibilities to maintain team efficiency.
Education
En Route Air Traffic Control Certificate - Air Traffic Control
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-1994
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL05-1990
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
DePaul University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Radar operation
- Airspace management
- Traffic flow analysis
- Aviation regulations
- Situational awareness
- Training and development
- Decision making
- Interacting with pilots
- Visual observation
- Safety protocols
- High stress tolerance
- Assertiveness
- Composure under high pressure
- Analytical thinking
- Team coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Air traffic controller
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
05.1999 - Current
En Route Air Traffic Control Certificate - Air Traffic Control
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
DePaul University
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