Shelton Snow 42 Ravenscroft Lane, Hampton, VA 23669 Cell: 757-589-0577 Office: 757-320-4032 Email: mbaaatc@gmail.com SSN: ***-**-**** Country of Citizenship: United States of America Veterans Preference: Yes 10pt, Disabled, US Navy, 14 Jun 1992 25 Sep 2004 Highest Grade Held: AT-2152-IH, 24 Jul 2010 Contact Current Employer: Yes Clearance: Secret Educator and Air Traffic Controller Distinguished Veteran with more than 15 years of Experience in Training, Leadership, and Air Traffic Control An award-winning trainer and innovative Air Traffic Control Specialist, who has increased the effectiveness and efficiency of Norfolk International Tower/TRACON, and has earned accolades for improving instruction in the U.S. Navy seeks a position as an Operations Supervisor at Potomac Consolidated Approach Control. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL Air Traffic Control Specialist, AT-2152-IH August 6, 2007 Present Norfolk International Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control. Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration. Salary: $xxx,xxx / year Norfolk International Tower/TRACON 1245 Miller Store Rd. Virginia Beach, VA. 23455 Supervisor: Robert Jones; work: (757) 363-5864, cell: (859) 630-8950, may be contacted Provide radar control to aircraft arriving and/or departing primary and adjacent airports, or transitioning through reserved airspace. Operate radar and communication equipment to apply radar separation standards and vectoring procedures. Detect and adjust malfunctions and interferences in air navigation equipment. Provide taxiing, takeoff, and landing clearances to users of the NAS. Provide ATC services, based on self-observations, information from the National Weather Service, Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), flight service stations, pilots, and other sources. Ensure separation between aircraft flying along the Federal airways or operating in or out of controlled/uncontrolled airports. As Facility Watch Supervisor in Charge (WSIC) in the Tower and TRACON, I manage the workforce Time On Position (TOPs), ensure that operational briefing are in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, manage meal breaks, and assign leave, as directed by the Operations Manager. On-the-Job Training Instructor (Tower/TRACON). Achievements/Awards 8 -hour Time-Off Award for services rendered during the December 2009 Hazardous Weather Condition watch, Norfolk International Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control (December 30, 2009) Name: Shelton G. Snow (SSN: ***-**-***)
Air Traffic Control Specialist, AC2 / E-5 Jun 1998 July 2001 Naval Air Station Lemoore. Salary: $36,804 / year 700 Avenger Lemoore, CA. 93246 Supervisor: Larry Owens; work: (916) 366-4048, cell: (530) 306-1943, may be contacted Clearance Delivery. Obtained, posted, and relayed ATC clearances and weather advisories. Ground/Flight Data Controller. Formulated and issued ground movement clearances to aircraft and vehicles on the airport. Transmitted weather and field conditions and operated communications equipment. Received and relayed aircraft movement data. Prepared and posted flight progress strips. Operated FIDO and AIS equipment. Local Controller. Formulated and issued clearances and control instructions. Separate aircraft and vehicles operating under the jurisdiction of the tower. Coordinated with operator positions and other facilities on aircraft movement. Provided flight assistance to aircraft. Operated airport lighting systems and other visual aids. Tower Supervisor. Coordinated control of aircraft and vehicular traffic. Briefed control tower watch teams on weather conditions, traffic, equipment, field conditions and special evolutions. Assigned ATC personnel to control positions according to qualifications. Assigned ATC trainees to qualified controllers for training and supervision. Notified search and rescue agencies of aircrafts in distress and provided emergency assistance. Achievements/Awards Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for completing over 300,000 incident-free aircraft flight operations while executing a comprehensive professional training plan that resulted in 42 individual position qualifications. (June 2001) Certifying Official for Airport Ground Operator s License December 1998 July 2001 Naval Air Station Lemoore. Hours/Week: 2.5 (Part-time) Salary: N/A 700 Avenger Lemoore, CA. 93246 Supervisor: Fred Tisdale; work: (559) 998-0100 Oriented 975 Airport Ground Operators on the surface area. Served as the licensing official of Airport Ground Operators from 21 Strike Fighter Squadrons, 4 Carrier Air-wing Groups, Air Base Security, and civilian contractors. Solo instructed, assessed, and certified Airport Ground Operators on airport diagram and layout, and on communicating with ATC. Provided annual refresher training for previously qualified operators. Air/Surface Warfare Board Member and Certifying Officer January 1995 March 1998 USS Peleliu LHA-5. FPO, AP, 96624-1620. Hours/Week: as needed (Part-time) Salary: N/A San Diego, CA Supervisor: Michael Dean; cell: (404) 798-7732 As an E-4, I was the only junior enlisted service-member that held this position during my tenure. Evaluator and qualifying officer for naval officers and enlisted service-members on shipboard and air operations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION Consultant/Public Relations Specialist Dec. 2007 Dec. 2009 Bridging the Gap Learning. Newport News, VA Supervisor: Lashondra Rice; cell: (757) 268-6586, may be contacted Salary: $350 / week Guided and assisted the Owner / CEO in managing the staff, redesigning the business plan, revising the marketing strategy and creating a marketing plan. Since hired, the result of my efforts led to a 50% increase in advertisement and promotion, and a 200% increase in revenue (per child). Served as an advocate for instructors and mentors to build and maintain positive relationships with the public. Drafted press releases, and arranged and conducted programs to maintain contact with the public. As a result of my efforts, the Daily Press newspaper released an article identifying the success of the company that I created; titled: Bridging the Gap Learning Center in Newport News aims to leave no student behind (March 21, 2010; by Shannon Humphrey). Planned, coordinated, and chaperoned community projects and activities for tutees and mentees. Gave presentations during school meetings and assemblies. Wrote, researched, prepared materials, maintained contacts, and responded to inquiries regarding public service announcements. Achievements: Recognized for leading a 50% increase in advertisement and promotion, and a 200% increase in revenue (per child). Air Traffic Control Instructor--Phase I, Phase II, AC1 / E-6 Naval Air Technical Training Center. Sept 2001 Oct. 2004 230 Chevalier Field Ave Salary: $47,665 / year Pensacola, FL. 32508 Supervisor: Lt. James Sandifer; cell: (757) 675-4667, may be contacted Phase I Instructor: Introduced, instructed, and assessed ATC candidates on weather, air space navigation and time, aeronautical publications, airport design and equipment, tower operations, air traffic control terminal procedures, emergencies and non-radar operations. Phase II Instructor: Introduced, instructed, and physically assessed ATC candidates on Air Traffic Control Tower Operations and procedures in the simulator. Administered academic and simulator training in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration s curriculum. Implemented a self-revised curriculum that lowered attrition by 57%. Evaluated and documented student performance with course reviews. Maintained academic training records in accordance with FAA and USN program and training facility policies. Ensured strict compliance with the FAA and USN program directives and policies. Achievements or Award Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for training 1,800 students in the most performance intense phase of Air Traffic Control School, resulting in an 82% graduation rate (normal attrition is 25%). (October 2004) Air/Surface Warfare Instructor Jan. 1995 Mar. 1998 USS Peleliu LHA -5. FPO, AP, 96624-1620. Hours/Week: as needed Salary: N/A San Diego, CA Supervisor: Michael Dean; cell: (404) 798-7732, may be contacted
As an E-4, I was the only junior enlisted service-member that held this position during my tenure. Instructed naval officers and enlisted service-members on shipboard surface and air operations. EDUCATION Masters Business Administration in Aviation (MBA-A) Applied Aviation Management May 2010 Daniel Webster College; Nashua, NH GPA: 3.67 Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics July 2001 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach FL. GPA: Cum Laude 3.60 Graduated valedictorian and gave the commencement speech during graduation. JOB RELATED TRAINING FAA Course 55049: Fundamentals of ATC On-The-Job Instruction (OJTI) March 2010 Radar Training Facility (RTF; Advance Radar) February 2009 FAA Academy; Oklahoma City, OK (FAA) Advance Radar Air Traffic Control School April 2004 Naval Air Traffic Control Academy, Pensacola FL (USN) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Controller-in-Charge (CIC) / Watch Sup CIC Feb 2011 Certified Professional Controller (CPC) July 2010 Professional ATC OJTI Certification March 2010 Completed 28-hours course Radar Approach Control License June 2009 Norfolk International Control Tower, Norfolk, VA Control Tower Operators License August 2008 Professional Instructors Certification September 2001 Naval Technical Training Center Corry Station, Pensacola, FL Completed 140-hour course of classroom and lab time ATC Certification June 1998 Naval Air Traffic Control Academy; Pensacola, Florida Completed 16-week course of classroom and lab time
OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE) Vice-President; Washington Suburban Chapter NBCFAE August 2010 May 2011 President; Washington Suburban Chapter NBCFAE July 2011 - Present Awarded 2012 & 2013 National Chapter of the Year August 2, 2012 Awarded 2012 & 2013 Recruiter of the Year October 18, 2013 Vice-President; Northeast Region NBCFAE October 20, 2013 - Present Youth Mentor Volunteer Bridging the Gap Learning. Newport News, VA. Dec. 2007 Present Tour Guide Norfolk International Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control January 2008 Present Assistant Head Football Coach 2008 and 2007 Norfolk Virginia (2007, 2008), Newport News Virginia (2005, 2006), Pensacola FL (2002-2004). Mentor November 2006 Real Men Do Read Program, John Tyler Elementary School; Hampton, VA Motivational Speaker 1997-2004 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration and African American History month, San Diego, CA; Pensacola, FL AWARDS 8 -hour Time-Off Award for services rendered during the December 2009 Hazardous Weather Condition watch, Norfolk International Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control (December 30, 2009) 10--point Disabled Veteran, United States Department of Veterans Affairs (March 2008) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for training 1,800 students in the most performance intense phase of Air Traffic Control School, resulting in an 82% graduation rate (normal attrition is 25%). (October 2004) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for completing over 300,000 incident-free aircraft flight operations while executing a comprehensive professional training plan that resulted in 42 individual position qualifications. (June 2001) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for duties that kept the command combat ready during Operation: Distant Runner. (1997) Three Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals awarded 25 MAR 94, 01DEC 95, and 28 AUG 97). Navy Expeditionary Medal (April 1994). PUBLICATIONS The Air Transportation System: a PowerPoint presentation on standard Airport Arrival Rates (AARÕs) in AM608. Presentation used by my former professors to teach classes on AAR s. (December 2009) We Believe, Bridging the Gap, Bridging The Gap homepage (www.btglearningcenter.com/index.htm) (July 2008)
Training Time Sheets, Norfolk International Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control. (October, 2007) o I generated a system to record, track, and forecast ATC trainee s development on each position in my current facility; this system was made official by the upper-level management at Norfolk International Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control. REFERENCES Name: William Holland, ORFT Support Manager; FAA Phone: (757) 376-9123 Email: William.holland@faa.gov Reference type: person Name: Leslie Swann, Traffic Management Specialist, FAA Phone: (757) 727-6436 Email: Lmswann@yahoo.com Reference type: person Name: James Sandifer, Lieutenant US Navy Phone: (757) 675-4667 Email: Sandifjh@cvn75.navy.mil Reference type: person