AT Candidate Interview Cards
Teachers, instructors and facilitators will play the role of controllers to be interviewed. Select a candidate to portray.
Each candidate has:
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Visible Profile (what students see in the interview)
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Hidden Trait Cards
Interviewers only get an overview of each candidates' qualities.
Mock resumes for each AT candidate are available HERE
Click HERE for the "Candidate Compatibility Scoring Card"
Stephanie Thompson
Visible Profile:
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8 years of tower control experience.
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Friendly, confident, and organized.
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Emphasizes safety and teamwork.
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Speaks clearly and professionally.
Hidden Trait:
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Perfectionist – Pays close attention to every detail, but sometimes spends too much time double-checking information before making a decision.
Kofi Lucas
Visible Profile:
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Analytical and well prepared.
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Enjoys working with technology.
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Explains answers logically.
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Strong understanding of airspace.
Hidden Trait:
Quiet Communicator – Excellent technical knowledge but tends to provide short answers unless asked follow-up questions.
Katherine Davis
Visible Profile:
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Six years of Flight Data experience.
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Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
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Values accuracy and
Hidden Trait:
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Methodical Worker – Carefully verifies every detail before completing a task, but sometimes works more slowly than others.
Thelma Rudd
Visible Profile:
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Experienced in managing busy international airspace.
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Calm and professional.
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Strong analytical thinker.
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Works well under pressure.
Hidden Trait:
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Reserved Leader – Leads by example and stays composed, but doesn't always speak up unless asked for input.
Chasidee Barocio
Visible Profile:
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Experienced in coordinating domestic and international traffic.
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Excellent problem solver.
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Adaptable and composed.
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Enjoys working in diverse teams.
Hidden Trait:
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Creative Thinker – Finds innovative solutions to operational challenges but sometimes proposes ideas before fully explaining the reasoning behind them.
Jamil Teasley
Visible Profile:
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Former U.S. Air Force controller.
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Calm under pressure.
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Confident leader.
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Enjoys solving complex problems.
Hidden Trait: Highly Independent – Comfortable making difficult decisions alone but sometimes forgets to ask teammates for input.
Kelsey Pickens
Visible Profile:
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Experienced planner.
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Organized and strategic.
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Enjoys coordinating with multiple facilities.
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Thinks several steps ahead.
Hidden Trait
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Big Picture Thinker – Focuses on long-term solutions but occasionally overlooks small details.
Erskin Mitchell
Visible Profile:
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Recent AT-CTI graduate.
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Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
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Demonstrates a positive attitude.
Hidden Trait:
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Fast Learner – Quickly applies new concepts but occasionally lacks confidence when making decisions independently.
Josue Gonzalez
Visible Profile:
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Nine years of airport tower experience.
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Friendly and approachable.
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Strong focus on airport safety.
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Comfortable coordinating multiple aircraft.
Hidden Trait:
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Relationship Builder –Occasionally spends extra time assisting coworkers before completing his own tasks.
Keith Bowers
Visible Profile:
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Eight years maintaining critical ATC equipment.
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Strong troubleshooting skills.
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Safety-focused and dependable.
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Enjoys solving technical problems.
Hidden Trait:
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Persistent Troubleshooter – Doesn't give up until a problem is solved, but sometimes spends too much time repairing equipment instead of requesting assistance when needed.