Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Vincent Bianco III

Vincent Bianco III

Aviation Safety Consultant
Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

As Senior Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Consultant, served as Subject Matter Expert in Aviation for over 30 years. Possess ability to organize and direct complex projects and programs and to use sound judgment and discretion in determining effective strategies for meeting goals and objectives. Deep experience in developing tactical plans yet achieving strategic goals. Recognized expert in identifying and implementing efficient and creative solutions. Keen ability to act decisively in novel operational circumstances and perform complex duties in one of the most difficult and demanding professions in the world. This experience, in addition to studies in Program Management and graduate-level experience in Organizational Development, would make me an excellent choice for this role. Wealth of experience in problem solving, collaboration, and making decisions in time-critical, high consequence environments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

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Control Tower Operator

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Private Pilot License

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1

Emergency Medicine Technician (EMT-IA)

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Manager

  • Built QA/Training program for nine satellite facilities; was instrumental in 95% success rate for new hires/orchestrated team that provided service to $30M radar facility
  • As Acting Facility Manager provided oversight to 22 controllers and four front-line supervisors while facilitating 12 successful promotions to higher level facilities/acted as Principal Instructor for new control tower training
  • As Air Traffic Manager, reduced overall facility expenditures by 40%, while receiving 97.3% satisfaction rating by pilots, operators, and other users
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires
  • Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives
  • Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale
  • Assisted in development of employee assessments to measure training value
  • Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful onboarding of new employees
  • Managed development of e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences
  • Prepared and distributed manuals, handouts and online tutorials to provide employees with training materials and resources
  • Conducted research and analysis of learning needs of employees to develop targeted training programs
  • Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success
  • Directed field training to enhance participants' skills
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance
  • Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
  • Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs
  • Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets
  • Tested all training software and hardware prior to commencing training programs
  • Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes and changes

INVESTIGATIONS SPECIALIST

Lockheed Martin Information
  • Systems & Global Solutions
  • As a Specialist on contract to the FAA, I crafted correspondence in response to Congressional inquiries for distribution to senior leaders and elected officials
  • I facilitated the investigation of Hotline complaints from citizens and employees and created briefing papers by collecting and condensing information
  • These deliverables were used by decision makers to better understand current issues and to amplify pertinent topics to facilitate understanding for use in communicating policy to a diverse audience
  • I also interfaced with other divisions to gather and process data for use in these documents.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGER

Federal Aviation Administration
  • Managed overall facility operations including budget and resource management, employee scheduling and human resources as well as media and community public relations
  • Coordinated operations with the airline, ground handlers and passenger service agents
  • Worked with diverse groups to improve noise abatement and other environmental impacts
  • Collaborated with County of Santa Clara Airports Division and other stakeholders to improve community relations between airport users and general public/served on committee to reduce Laser Strike incidents.

AVIATION CONSULTANT

INDEPENDENT LEARNING
04.2014 - Current

AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES SPECIALIST

IST AMERICAN SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Participates in the development of rules, policy, and standards to ensure the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace and recommends, and issues notices of proposed rulemaking and final rules, when necessary, for the control of air traffic within the U.S
  • And its territories
  • Serves as airspace expert to the FAA’s rulemaking program and Office of Rulemaking
  • Applies comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations as well as FAA programs, regulations, and missions, and must also apply comprehensive knowledge of staff programs
  • Provides guidance concerning airspace actions, environmental issues and developing rules and policies to support the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) within the National Airspace System (NAS); develops and analyzes current and future operational projects related to regulatory programs, airspace design, modeling, simulation and tactical capacity to expand UAS access to the NAS
  • Serves as an authority in air traffic control in order to provide support to all organizations, service areas and field facilities, including Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs), and Airport Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs), comes for guidance on matters involving ATC standards and procedures
  • Reviews, analyzes, and documents the development and implementation of new or revised procedures and separation standards, equipment, software, and other operations-related activities
  • Recommends changes to policies and procedures and develops reports
  • Collaborates with contacts that are internal and external to the Directorate
  • These include other directorates within Mission Support Services, including service center representatives, other directorates within the ATO, other lines of business within the FAA, national labor organizations and representatives of the aviation industry as well as other federal agencies
  • Contacts may also include representatives of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and member states
  • Often represent the organization as the senior point of contact on programs and projects.

MOBILITY REGULATOR

TAXI INVESTIGATOR/SHARED, SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Performed professional level investigative work to evaluate, monitor and report on compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures by motor-vehicle-for-hire permit holders
  • Makes recommendations on possible disciplinary actions for regulatory violations by permit holders, including assessment of administrative penalties and suspension or revocation of permits, if applicable
  • INQUIRY

Education

UNDERGRADUATE - Biology, Education

SF State University
San Francisco, CA

Certificate – Criminal Justice - Liberal Arts

Napa Valley College, St. John’s College
Napa, Santa Fe, CA, NM

Skills

  • Develop Training Programs
  • Station Preparation
  • Evaluate Instructors
  • Budget Expenses

Accomplishments

  • AIR TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR (FLM) – FAA/Reno, NV
  • Investigated air traffic incidents and accidents to improve training, procedures, evaluation, analysis, testing, and certification to reduce the risk of runway incursions resulting from errors by pilots, air traffic controllers, pedestrians, vehicle operators, tug operators, and individuals conducting aircraft taxi operations
  • Ensures incoming air traffic information is relayed to pilots/ground handlers/fuel and baggage handlers/passenger service agents
  • Follow up with updated information as received
  • QUALITY ASSURANCE/TRAINING SPECIALIST (QATS) – FAA/Santa Barbara, CA
  • Managed entire training cadre and program including training logistics: location, food, and lodging
  • Developed and updated Training Curricula for New Hire ATCS Training
  • Determined training needs and requirements by meeting with managers, talking with current Instructors
  • Reviewed existing training materials to determine appropriateness and relevance
  • Worked with managers to address learning issues, instruction problems, or new educational needs
  • Delivered interactive classroom training for Control Specialists on an annual basis
  • Maintained Training Curricula and hard copy training records in an inspection ready state
  • Provided periodic training status updates and reports

Affiliations

Twice Decorated for Meritorious Service for highest levels of performance while providing Aviation Safety services during Emergency Events and equipment/power failures Recipient of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 9/11 Award for service during our National emergency Over two dozen Letters of Commendation and Appreciation for training and mentoring Operational personnel, Phase I, II & II) – Cabrillo College CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – Project Management (2016), Federal Aviation Administration – Private Pilot License/Control Tower Operator Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance (EMT-IA) P.O.S.T. Level 3 – Reserve Police Officer (P.C. 832 Arrest & Firearms), FAA Managers Association (FAAMA) Past President National Air Traffic Controllers Association Local (NATCA-LVK) MENSA Member (2015) BOARD MEMBER – Special Parents Information Network (SPIN) providing funding and expertise to parents of Special Needs children in Santa Cruz County (2015-2016)

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES SPECIALIST

IST AMERICAN SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
01.2021 - 01.2022

MOBILITY REGULATOR

TAXI INVESTIGATOR/SHARED, SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
01.2021 - 09.2021

AVIATION CONSULTANT

INDEPENDENT LEARNING
04.2014 - Current

Training Manager

INVESTIGATIONS SPECIALIST

Lockheed Martin Information

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGER

Federal Aviation Administration

UNDERGRADUATE - Biology, Education

SF State University

Certificate – Criminal Justice - Liberal Arts

Napa Valley College, St. John’s College
Vincent Bianco IIIAviation Safety Consultant