Air Traffic Controller Resume Sample

The following Air Traffic Controller sample resume is created using Flexi Resume Builder. Click the button below to make your resume in this design.

Air traffic controller with eleven years separating and sequencing traffic at one of the United States' busiest airports. Holds approach and tower ratings, manages high volumes of arrivals and departures, and keeps aircraft safely separated while maximising runway throughput. Maintains a clean operational record across a demanding, high-stakes career, with the calm decision-making the job lives or dies on. Coordinates closely with pilots, ground and adjacent sectors, and mentors developmental controllers through certification. Knows that in this role there is no room for error, and works to that standard every shift. Looking for a controller or supervisory ATC role with a facility that holds safety and professionalism above all.

Work Experience

Federal Aviation Administration (Atlanta) - Atlanta, GA

Air Traffic Controller July 2014 to Present 12 years & 1 month

Separate and sequence high volumes of arriving and departing traffic at a major, busy US airport.
Manage both the approach and tower positions, balancing safe aircraft separation against maximum runway throughput.
Maintain a clean operational record across a demanding, high-stakes air-traffic career with zero separation losses.
Coordinate continuously with pilots, ground control and adjacent sectors to keep the traffic flowing safely.
Make fast, sound decisions under pressure during weather events, heavy arrival banks and irregular operations.
Mentor developmental controllers all the way through their facility training and final position certification checks.

FAA Regional Facility - Southeastern USA

Developmental / Tower Controller July 2014 to June 2016 2 years

Certified on tower positions while building live-traffic experience at a regional facility.
Handled ground, local and clearance-delivery positions under supervision and then independently.
Built the situational awareness and strict phraseology discipline the role demands.
Worked live traffic in varied weather, learning to stay ahead of the picture.
Progressed to approach control at a busier and higher-volume FAA facility.