Crystal Walker

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  May 2007 - Oct 2009

  Supervised 5 position air traffic control tower supporting 40,000 annual US and Republic ofKorea aircraft operations. Directed immediate response efforts and protection of vital war timeassets during in-flight and ground emergencies. Separated/sequenced a myriad of airframes toinclude U-2’s, A-10’s and F-16’s using FAA, USAF, ICAO and Host Nation directives.Operated tower equipment to include BAK 12/14, ETVS, AFAS, FMQ-19 and DBRITE.Detail oriented ATC training program manager (NATCT) for 22 assigned controllers.Maintained USAF training records in accordance with AFI and local training guidance.Showcased managerial skills as training program manager by receiving benchmark 100%compliance rate during Head Quarters Staff Assisted Visit (SAV). Show less Provided air traffic control service to Spangdahlem Air Base with over 25,000 aircraftoperations annually at USAFE’s most diverse fighter wing. Responsible for the safe andexpeditious flow of traffic within Spangdahlem’s Class Delta Surface Area. Utilized radar toprovide traffic advisories, suggested headings and as an aid to sequence and separate aircraft.Controlled vehicles and personnel on the controlled movement area (CMA). Copied andissued instrument and visual flight rules clearances. Managed information flow between thecontrol tower and other USAF/Host Nation ATC facilities. Formulated limited weatheroperations. Operated airfield lighting, air ground radios, Enhanced Telephone Voice Switch(ETVS), Automatic Terminal Information System (ATIS), Primary Crash Alarm System andDBRITE equipment. Conducted on-the-job training. Developed and managed ATCsimulation (TSS) equipment and tracked simulator system usage by controllers in accordancewith USAFE directives. Show less

  • Air Traffic Controller/ Watch Supervisor/ Controller in Charge (CIC)

    Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

  • Air Traffic Control Specialist

    Aug 2003 - Oct 2008

  • Air Traffic Control Specialist

    May 2007 - Oct 2007
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  United States Air Force

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

  Coordinated with three USAF approach sectors/ one USAF center sector/ one civilian centersector/ Air Control Squadron (Kingpin) for continuous 24/7 air operations tailored toOperation IRAQI FREEDOM mission requirements. Initiated 18 cross border operations andover 90 Restricted Operating Zones (ROZ) activations, de-conflicted military/ civilian aircraftwith tactical Command and Control and USAF/host nation ATC agencies. Adapted to combatairspace environment; secured first attack/counter strike zones by constructing 96 restricted areamaps, and sterilizing 12,000 square miles of military/civilian shared airspace. Declassified3,200 military aircraft missions, coordinated with 46 Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority controllersfor airspace use to enable tactical airlift to eight forward operating bases. Show less Supervised/controlled air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraftoperating in instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) conditions in thevicinity of the airport/ controlled movement area of the airfield. Provided terminal ATCservices within the Hurlburt Field Class Delta airspace according to current FAA, USAF,AFSOC, base and local policy. Supervised ATC operations, ensured and provided for thesafe, orderly, and expeditious flow Hurlburt’s diverse mix of airframes to include baseassigned MH-53's, UH-1's, MI-8'sm AC/ MC-130's, U-28's/PC-12's, & CV-22's and transientaircraft. Coordinated for special operations combat training and sterilized airspace for dropzones and controlled airdrop operations. Supervised/controlled during austere airfieldconditions and controlled prepared and unprepared landing surface assault landing zones.Provided assistance to emergency aircraft. Utilized tower equipment to include ETVS, GRCRadios, IDS 5/AFAS, and certified radar displays. Lead tower team through multiple wingexercises facilitating 16 different weapons systems to be implemented and 200 plus sortiesexecuted. Directly supervised training and documentation on apprentice controllers andcontrollers in qualification training. Show less

  • Air Traffic Control Liaison

    Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Air Traffic Control Specialist/Watch Supervisor/Controller In Charge (CIC)

    Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
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  The Washington Consulting Group, Inc

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2011

  Air Traffic Control Instructor/ Watch Supervisor/Controller in Charge (CIC)

  Certified Control Tower Operator; highly skilled in ATC operations using air/ groundequipment to effect separation and control of the Class Delta surface area/ aerodrome.Developed and implemented training procedures covering specific local area training needs;meshing ICAO, FAA, USAF and local Iraqi Air Force requirements. Trained 17 Iraqi AirForce personnel on 200 plus ICAO training tasks; 19 individual position certifications/ threeCTO's/ three watch supervisor qualified Iraqi's validated efforts. Performed as Standardization& Evaluation to Iraqi Air Force trainees. Trained and certified first three Iraqi Air Force watchsupervisors since initiation of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Coordinated daily Iraqi AirForce duty schedule and training requirements with USAF Chief Controller and watchsupervisors. Maintained training records in accordance with USAF standards for 17 Iraqi/ fourcivilian controllers. Coordinated with USAF training manager; disseminated AFFSA/ recurringtraining to Iraqi/ civilian controllers. Skilled diplomat; provided regular guidance/ feedback toUSAF & Iraqi leadership on ATC training requirements; interaction guaranteed ultimatesuccess of Iraqi Air Force ATC training program. Flawlessly performed as Watch Supervisor/Civilian Controller In-Charge (CIC) during month long site lead absence; Iraqi training/ dailyadministrative functions/ USAF ATC liaison mission uninterrupted. Controlled/ managed thesafe and efficient flow of 5K plus military/ civilian aircraft operations monthly into a combatoriented airfield. Show less

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  RVA

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Air Traffic Controller

  Controlled military and civilian aircraft in a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) control tower environment. Observed and reported airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages. Coordinated and issued ATC clearances and instructions to a diverse mix of airframes; C-172's, T-38's, T-1's, T-39's, T-34's, PA-32's and helicopters in accordance with USAF, USN, USMC and FAA regulations/directives. Provided emergency assistance to aircraft in distress. Provided instructions and assistance to air traffic control personnel. Maintained certification requirements to include monthly proficiency time requirements in each operating position and Class II Medical Certificate. Show less

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  Ka'ala Systems Technology Corporation

  Dec 2014 - now

  Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher

  -Operate a multi-line telephone console system, alerting system-Translate information to the appropriate codes-Determine and assign the level of priority of the call and enter the data into a computer-aided dispatch system for radio dispatch purposes-Perform emergency medical dispatch and crisis intervention services-Ask vital questions and provide pre-arrival instructions for emergency medical calls-Monitor and operate a radio console and computer equipment-Receive and respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency services and complaints-Ask questions to interpret, analyze and anticipate the caller’s situation as to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer callers to other agencies-Dispatch and coordinate the responses of public safety agencies-Identify appropriate number and type of equipment or apparatus to dispatch-Enters and modifies information into local, state and national computer databases-Monitor and respond to a variety of technical systems and alarms Show less