Laura Porro
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Education
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Chicago, Illinois
Training Certifications
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Operator Certificate
FAA Academy, Oklahoma City AWT
2006 FAA50043001 Air Traffic Basics (TRACON) Control
Tower Operator
FAA Academy, Oklahoma City Pink Card
2006 FAA50055001 Introduction to Radar Control Class II
Medical Certificate
FAA Academy, Oklahoma City Secret Security
Clearance
1999 Naval 67A Air Traffic Control Course On the job
training Instructor
Pensacola, Florida Tower Weather
Observer
1999 MATCALS Communication Equipment Operator Course
Pensacola, Florida
Work History
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) 2008 -Present
Air Traffic Control Specialist
. Provide limited radar services to aircraft operating in
Class D airspace
. Maintain appropriate lateral and vertical separation minima
between aircraft
. Operate communications equipment
. Create hourly weather observations
. Determine runway configuration and correlating appropriate
instrument approach
. Issue safety alerts
. Aid aircraft in distress
Chicago O'Hare Approach Control (C90) 2006 - 2008
Air Traffic Control Specialist
. Provide terminal radar approach services to IFR and VFR
aircraft landing at O'Hare, Midway, and approximately 25
smaller airports within a 50 NM radius
. Maintain appropriate lateral and vertical separation minima
between aircraft
. Vector aircraft to final
. Coordinate speed, spacing, and ground stop information with
center enroute and traffic management personnel
. Disseminate weather information as necessary
. Issue safety alerts
. Aid aircraft in distress
United States Marine Corps (Okinawa) 2001-2003
Air Traffic Control Squadron Chief/ Training Officer
. Monitor and schedule military training for approximately
300 individuals in assigned squadron
. Identify, develop modification plans of action, and track
progress of individuals not meeting training standards
. Gather information and begin process of separation for
individuals unable to successfully complete modification
plans of action
. Provide clerical and logistics support to air traffic units
deployed in various locations throughout Southeast Asia and
the Middle East
. Determine allocation of resources to deployed units
contingent upon mission necessity and availability of funds
. Fill billet of military police officer
United States Marine Corps (Okinawa) 1999 - 2001
Air Traffic Control Crew Chief
. Supervise crew of 8 to 12 controllers to maintain
appropriate manning levels and ensure continuity and
quality of training
. Develop and implement training plans and initiatives
. Investigate and resolve controller performance issues
. Review and correct discrepancies in local procedures,
approach plates, and SIDs
. Act as a liaison between Japanese and American controllers
. Provide air traffic services to aircraft operating within
Class B airspace
. Duties of military police officer
United States Marine Corps (Yuma, AZ) 1998 - 1999
Air Traffic control Specialist
. Provide air traffic services to aircraft operating in Class
D airspace
. Input flight plan information into FDIO/FLIPS
. Revise incorrect aircraft altitude and route information
. Coordinate base operations, crash crew, and search and
rescue efforts during emergencies
. Pass flight strips to appropriate sectors
. Formulate and issue movement clearances
. Fill extra duty billet as military police officer
Volunteer Experience
American Red Cross: volunteer chairman, youth program director
Pillars: crisis advocate
Special Olympics: mentor
Torres Boxing Club: trainer
Meals on wheels: deliver food
P.A.D.S.: overnight chaperone
AYSO: coach
MDA: fund raising volunteer
JAWS: drill instructor
DEFY: counselor
YCYBA: trainer
Safer Foundation: literacy advocate