Jacob McCombie

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-mccombie-34376a202/ | jacobmccombie@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Leadership June 2022
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ GPA: 3.4/4.0

Objective
I strive to achieve to the maximum extent that I am capable. I work to provide facility
sustainment for a $15 million air traffic control tower, and to lead the staff assigned through an
everchanging environment in a no-fail career field. I am driven by a desire to serve my
community, and to see my subordinates and peers succeed.

Experience
Assistant Chief Controller, U.S. Air Force, Patrick SFB, FL Jun 2020-Present
- Guarantee the legal compliance of operating procedures and records maintenance as
required by the Air Force and the FAA.
- Ensure that my team is properly trained, and equipped to operate, and bear
responsibility for the condition of the facilities.
- Posture troops for deployment taskings, ensure training and readiness standards met.

ATC Watch Supervisor, U.S. Air Force, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras Jun 2018–May 2020
- Responsible for my crew, and for ensuring the safe transition of aircraft through all
controlled airspace.
- Verified diplomatic clearances, enabling 2.1 million pounds of humanitarian aid and
base supplies.
- Led crews through 5-month long RADAR outage, guaranteeing access to U.S. only
Central American airfield.

Air Traffic Control Journeyman, U.S. Air Force, Ellsworth AFB, SD Aug 2014–May 2018
- Responsible for de-conflicting military and civilian traffic in complex, closely aligned
runway configuration.
- Led Front-Load training course, indoctrinating 18 trainees with a 100% pass rate.

Communication
- Chaired pilot-ATC quarterly meeting, ensuring effective communication of safety
concerns. Non-RADAR and radio blind spot concerns allayed.
- Serves as Master Resiliency Training Assistant, providing mental health information to
hundreds of personnel annually.

Leadership
- President of Soto Cano Air Base 5/6, providing mentorship to junior ranks and peer
input to fellow NCOs.
- Secretary of Ellsworth Dormitory Council, acted as voice to leadership for junior
enlisted.
 Jacob McCombie
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