Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Steven Bridgewaters

Columbus

Summary

Seasoned Air Traffic Controller with a proven track record at the Army, adept in maintaining composure under high pressure and ensuring safe, efficient flight operations. Demonstrated leadership in emergency situations and training new controllers, with exemplary verbal communication and a deep understanding of FAA regulations. Skilled in both pilot interactions and problem-solving, contributing to a high standard of safety and operational excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Air Traffic Controller

Army
08.2013 - 01.2025
  • Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
  • Oversaw 12 emergency flight operations per government regulations for aircraft experiencing bad weather and equipment failure
  • Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
  • Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
  • Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation.
  • Directed aircraft during takeoff, en-route, and landing, providing clear and precise guidance to pilots.

Pizza Maker

Pizza Hut
04.2011 - 10.2012
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.

Education

Associate of Science - Firearms And Gunsmithing

Sonoran Dessert Institute
Tempe, AZ
12-2025

High School Diploma -

East Coweta High School
Sharpsburg, GA
05-2013

Skills

  • Pilot interactions
  • Exemplary verbal communications
  • Composure under high pressure
  • FAA regulations
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Maintenance and repair

Accomplishments

  • Developed and maintained several training aids for team members.
  • Received excellent personal performance reviews from management.
  • Awarded the best Facility by management for Air traffic Control at Goldberg Stage-field.
  • Successfully trained and mentored a team member for a promotion.

Certification

  • Received two Airspace Information Center ratings. ( AUG 2016, OCT 2017)
  • Received one Control Tower Rating. (DEC 2024)
  • Ammunition Awareness Course. (AUG 2022)
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement-
    Transportation. (AUG 2022)

Timeline

Air Traffic Controller

Army
08.2013 - 01.2025

Pizza Maker

Pizza Hut
04.2011 - 10.2012

Associate of Science - Firearms And Gunsmithing

Sonoran Dessert Institute

High School Diploma -

East Coweta High School

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