William Daughtrey, III
Daphne,AL
Summary
Retired Air Traffic Controller with exceptional 27-year safety track record. Commended for leadership under severe pressure and superior critical thinking skills. Fluent in automated radar systems, flight control software and full suite of advanced technologies including Data Comm.
Retied Army Aviator commended for leadership and superior critical thinking skills. Operated attack aircraft with advanced technology night vision and weapons systems.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
Hilliard, FL
09.1991 - 06.2019
- Enroute center controller for entire career
- Certified Professional Controller in two areas of specialization
- Certified OJT instructor in two areas of specialization
- Worked in Quality Assurance
- Worked in training department evaluating radar problems
- Certified as ghost pilot for radar problems
- Certified Data Comm National Training Cadre
- Traveled to multiple facilities to train controllers on use of Data Comm
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert for evaluation of live Data Comm operations
Pilot
Florida National Guard
Jacksonville, FL
08.1982 - 08.2003
- Initially certified as Avionics Communications Equipment Repairer
- Successfully completed Warrant Officer Course and appointed WO1
- Successfully completed Initial Entry Rotary Wing Flight School
- Qualified in UH1, OH58, and AH64 helicopters
- Served on active duty for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
- Successfully completed U.S. Army Aircraft Survivability Equipment and Electronic Warfare course
- Assigned as Battalion Electronic Warfare Officer
- Provided classified briefings to unit pilots and staff
- Served as Air Mission Commander for Operation Brightstar in Egypt
- Trained Egyptian National pilots
- Successfully completed Aviation Senior Warrant Officer Course
- Considered go-to aviator to plan and lead complex missions
Education
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, GA06.1982
University of Georgia
Athens, GASkills
- National security regulations
- Safety protocols
- Composure under high pressure
- Clear and effective communications
- Controller Pilot Datalink Communication (CPDC)
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
Certification
FAA Licensed Commercial Instrument Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing Pilot
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
09.1991 - 06.2019
Pilot
Florida National Guard
08.1982 - 08.2003
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School
University of Georgia