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Ahmed Shams El Din Hassan

Cairo

Summary

Certified Air Traffic Controller with 13 years in tower control, approach and departure control. Skilled in critical thinking and decision-making; exceptional at remaining calm under extreme pressure.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Air-traffic-controller

Approach Radar
05.2010 - Current
  • Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
  • Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
  • Directed aircraft during takeoff, en-route, and landing, providing clear and precise guidance to pilots.
  • Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
  • Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
  • Managed complex situations under pressure, demonstrating exceptional decision-making abilities for the safe management of aircraft.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on evolving aviation regulations and guidelines, ensuring full compliance in all air traffic control operations.
  • Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 800 flights per day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Air Traffic Control

Civil Aviation Academy - ATC Institute
Cairo, Egypt
09.2008

High School Diploma -

Yehia El-Rafaai Language School
Cairo, Egypt
09.2004

Skills

  • Aircraft directing
  • Active Listening
  • Takeoff instructions
  • Organizational Skills
  • Composure under high pressure
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Radar usage
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Self Motivation

Certification

  • Flight Data / Clearance Delivery Rated.

Issues IFR flight plan clearances, obtains squawk codes for IFR aircraft, helps with coordination for GC / LC.

  • Ground Control Rated.

Issues taxi instructions and authorizes aircraft / vehicle movements on the airport except the active runways.

  • Tower Control Rated.

Issue aircraft takeoff and landing instructions to pilots and relay meteorological, navigational and other information to pilots during landing.

  • Approach Control Rated.

Responsible for the provision of air traffic service to departing and arriving traffic in a TMA (terminal movement area). They are the link between the Tower and Area controllers and normally serve aircraft during the climb, descent and approach phases.

  • I.C.A.O English: Level 4


  • Medical: Level 3 - Valid till 2026

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

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Timeline

Air-traffic-controller

Approach Radar
05.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Air Traffic Control

Civil Aviation Academy - ATC Institute

High School Diploma -

Yehia El-Rafaai Language School
Ahmed Shams El Din Hassan