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Randall Garmon

Waycross

Summary

Adept Air Traffic Controller with proven expertise in airspace management and exceptional composure under pressure, honed at the Federal Aviation Administration and USAF. Excelled in coordinating safe aircraft movements, utilizing advanced radar and ATC software, while fostering team excellence through comprehensive training programs. Demonstrates unparalleled situational awareness and assertiveness, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-stakes environments.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor of Aviation (Part-Time, Online)

Athens State University
09.2007 - Current
  • Teach aviation courses, providing instruction to undergraduate students.
  • Build relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Assess and graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to deliver timely academic progress updates.
  • Increase student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
  • Strengthen critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
  • Encourage class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Develop curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Use exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.

Adjunct Professor of Aviation (Part-Time Onsite)

Auburn University
12.1996 - 07.2011


  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Developed curriculum that was regionally accredited.
  • Mentored students on academic and career aspirations, providing guidance that led to career appointments in aviation and military positions.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
  • Taught Air Traffic Control and Airspace Management courses, providing instruction to up to 35 undergraduate students.

Air Traffic Controller

Federal Aviation Administration
08.1983 - 02.2007


  • Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
  • Provided accurate weather updates to pilots,
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs.
  • Optimized airport capacity and minimized congestion through strategic runway utilization planning.
  • Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
  • Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations were encountered.
  • Collaborated with fellow controllers to troubleshoot issues, ensuring prompt resolution of conflicts or system failures.
  • Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
  • Analyzed flight plans to determine safety and accuracy.
  • Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
  • Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
  • Scrutinized flight patterns to determine available airspace and prevent collisions.
  • Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.

Aerospace Control and Warning Systems

USAF
03.1975 - 09.1982

Expertly coordinated radar intercept operations.

Executed airspace monitoring and surveillance tasks.

Managed responsibilities across various supervisory capacities in the Control Room.

Directed radar operations ensuring compliance with standardized protocols.

Education

Master Of Science - Leadership And Organizational Effectiveness

Troy University
Fort Benning, GA
06.2004

Bachelor Of Science - Resources Management

Troy State Umiversity
Phenix City, AL
06.1985

Skills

  • Airspace management
  • Air traffic regulations
  • Data interpretation
  • FAA regulations
  • Radar operations
  • Weather avoidance planning and instruction
  • ATC software
  • Aircraft emergency reports
  • Flight coordination

Certification

Control Tower Operator

Radar Approach Controller

Timeline

Adjunct Professor of Aviation (Part-Time, Online)

Athens State University
09.2007 - Current

Adjunct Professor of Aviation (Part-Time Onsite)

Auburn University
12.1996 - 07.2011

Air Traffic Controller

Federal Aviation Administration
08.1983 - 02.2007

Aerospace Control and Warning Systems

USAF
03.1975 - 09.1982

Control Tower Operator

Radar Approach Controller

Master Of Science - Leadership And Organizational Effectiveness

Troy University

Bachelor Of Science - Resources Management

Troy State Umiversity
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