William Kasten
Norfolk,Virginia
Summary
Aviation professional with 15 years of air traffic control experience, including 7 years of active duty and 8 years as a DoD civilian in the 2152 series. Experience includes radar approach control, control tower operator (CTO), and carrier air traffic control center (CATCC). Outstanding supervisory and management skills. Calm demeanor under pressure. Adept at handling complex, high-tempo evolutions, in addition to staffing and/or personnel issues, with efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Traffic Control Facility Watch Supervisor (FWS)
Naval Air Station Oceana
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
07.2013 - Current
- Fully certified controller at the Navy's busiest airport. On a daily basis, works within an exceptionally difficult and complex radar, non-radar, and control tower operating environment, providing flight control direction to aircraft under positive control.
- As Facility Watch Supervisor, oversaw the operations of a 13-position facility to maintain safe, efficient, and orderly service for military and civilian FAA-compliant flights.
- Implemented new procedures and regulations to maximize the safety and efficiency of the Air Traffic program.
- Designated on-the-job training instructor. Guided trainees using classroom instruction, simulation, and live training.
- Reference: CMDR Paul Greenough (850) 497-2904.
Air Traffic Control Specialist (Departure Controller)
USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
Norfolk, VA, United States
11.2010 - 07.2013
- Executed two operational deployments aiding operation enduring freedom.
- Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) Case III Departure Controller, Final Controller, and Air Operations Supervisor.
- Reference: Deandre Byrd (757) 412-5606
Education
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Christ the King Regional High School
Middle Village, NY06.2009
Skills
- Adapts quickly in high-stress environments
- Collaborative decision-making
- Exceptional supervisory skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Terminal radar approach controller
- Control tower operator
Training
- U. S. Navy, Air Traffic Control Specialist “A” School, Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Pensacola, Florida (November, 2010)
- U. S. Navy, Advanced Radar Air Traffic Control, Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Pensacola, Florida (July, 2013)
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Facility Watch Supervisor (FWS)
Naval Air Station Oceana
07.2013 - Current
Air Traffic Control Specialist (Departure Controller)
USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
11.2010 - 07.2013
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Christ the King Regional High School