VLADIMIR ANDRES ESPITIA ZAMBRANO
Miami,FL
Summary
Air traffic controller with over 27 years of experience and expertise in airspace design and instrument flight procedure design (IFPD ICAO PANS-OPS PBN & Conventional) for more than 13 years. Demonstrated ability to foster strong communication and relationships within teams, ensuring effective collaboration. Exceptional time management skills and a high level of responsibility contribute to successful project outcomes. Proven leadership under pressure, with a positive approach to both independent and team-based tasks.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor SKBQ ACC
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
Barranquilla, Colombia
08.2022 - Current
- To guarantee the provision of ATC (SKEC -FIR-CTA-UTA-TMA) services by the personnel under charge, of air traffic controllers in the control center and control towers according to the established standards and ICAO regulations.
- Design and produce aeronautical cartography whose publications rest in the AIP Colombia, of air navigation charts such as: Departures (SID), Arrivals (STAR), Approach (precision and non-precision app) Route, Upper Area, Terminal Area, and airspace design for upper and terminal air spaces.
- Provide the service of Area Control radar or by surveillance in the CTA/UTA SKEC and Approach Control radar or by surveillance in the TMA BAQ, North and South sectors, as well as ensuring the separation of air traffic evolving in these two high-density airspaces, for commercial aircraft, general aviation military manned and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and provide training (OJT).
- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
IFPD PBN & Conventional PANS-OPS Designer
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
Barranquilla, Colombia
12.2012 - Current
- Design and produce aeronautical cartography whose publications rest in the AIP Colombia, of air navigation charts such as: Departures (SID), Arrivals (STAR), Approach (precision and non-precision app) Route, Upper Area, Terminal Area, and airspace design for upper and terminal air spaces.
- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Radar Air Traffic Controller
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
Barranquilla, Colombia
08.2006 - Current
- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Non Radar Air Traffic Controller
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
Barranquilla, Colombia
09.2002 - 07.2006
- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Aerodrome Controller
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
Barranquilla, Colombia
10.2000 - 08.2002
- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Aerodrome Controller
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
Riohacha, Guajira
08.1998 - 09.2000
- Almirante Padilla Airport.
Education
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia02.2022
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia12.2020
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia01.2015
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia05.2014
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia11.2013
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia06.2013
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia03.2013
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia12.2012
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia07.2006
Seoul, Rep of Korea -
KOREA AIRPORTS CORPPORATION
Seoul, Rep of Korea06.2005
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Skills
- Integrity and work ethic
- Dependability and responsibility
- Emotional intelligence
- Creativity and innovation
- Empathy and understanding
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Assertiveness
- Team collaboration
- Knowledge transfer
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making abilities
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Focus and concentration
Publications
The Integration Paradox of RPAS into Non-Segregated Airspace, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8735407/references, 2019 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS)
Languages
- English
- Spanish, Native
- English, ICAO Level 4
Timeline
Supervisor SKBQ ACC
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
08.2022 - Current
IFPD PBN & Conventional PANS-OPS Designer
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
12.2012 - Current
Radar Air Traffic Controller
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
08.2006 - Current
Non Radar Air Traffic Controller
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
09.2002 - 07.2006
Aerodrome Controller
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
10.2000 - 08.2002
Aerodrome Controller
AERONAUTICA CIVIL
08.1998 - 09.2000
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Bogotá, Colombia -
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos
Seoul, Rep of Korea -
KOREA AIRPORTS CORPPORATION
Centro de Estudios Aeronáuticos