Makel Blake

Summary
Responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic control duties in a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Air Traffic Control Tower.

Accountability

Makes decisions involving:

• The order of departures that will assure all aircraft equitable treatment and will assure that departing IFR flights operate at the fix, altitude, and the time designated by the center or approach control clearances.
• The times and direction of takeoff and any turns necessary for departure.
• Whether inbound aircraft are to land immediately or circle and whether distances are lengthened to control the arrival of an aircraft at a given point.
• The active runway and possible simultaneous use of other runways.
• The time and methods by which arrivals and departures can be interspersed with the least delay to traffic.
• When landing and departing aircraft are cleared to use the runways to assure standard separation between aircraft on the runways.
• The sequence of arriving traffic, before it enters the traffic pattern, to assure a safe, orderly flow of aircraft on final approach to the landing runway.
• That IFR separation standards are applied, as delegated by approach control of the center, in limited areas around the airport to provide initial separation between

IFR arrivals and IFR departures and between successive IFR departures.

• The sequence of VFR and IFR traffic, using radar equipment as an aid and, when delegated, separating IFR traffic.
• When VFR flights through the airport traffic area can be authorized.

Determines the usability of communications frequencies available to him/her as other navigational aids used to control air traffic. Monitors navigational aids and monitors control panels, including BRITE display to determine acceptability of its alignment and display presentation. Instructs pilots to change radio frequencies/radar beacon codes.

When appropriate, coordinates with the other controllers on movements of both arrival and departure aircraft.

When traffic conditions warrant, controllers in non-approach terminals are responsible for:

• Preplanning traffic sequencing and separation over an area which may reach out to a radius of 5 miles or more.
• Preplanning and setting up check points required to ensure the maintenance of necessary traffic separation.
• Maintaining a continuous mental picture and evaluation of a constantly changing traffic complex frequency dispersed over an equivalent geographic area.
• Maintaining continuous radio watch with aircraft which have previously contacted the facility.
• Accepting responsibility to handle IFR traffic at his/her airport.

• Facilitated joint exercises with partner organizations, strengthening inter-agency cooperation and enhancing overall mission success rates.
• Coordinated emergency response efforts during crisis situations, ensuring the safety of all personnel involved.
• Maintained high levels of discipline within the guard force through consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Spearheaded initiatives for continuous improvement within the unit, encouraging a culture of innovation and adaptability among team members.
• Managed daily shift schedules efficiently, optimizing manpower allocation while maintaining high levels of operational readiness.
• Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
• Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.

• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
• Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.