SALİHA ÜNSAL AÇIKEL
ISTANBUL
Summary
Passionate air traffic controller with 10+ years approach control experience in Istanbul,one of the most complex and busiest terminal areas in Europe.Motivated OJTI for 5 years to new team members. Commended for leadership under severe pressure and superior critical thinking skills. Fluent in automated radar systems, flight control software and full suite of advanced technologies. Detail - oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Creative drama leader in the aspect of team resource management trainings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
OJTI
DHMI
10.2019 - Current
Providing on the job training to create good learning atmosphere and motivation to optimize job performance of newly graduate ATCO's in most efficient way.
Air Traffic Controller
DHMI
01.2011 - Current
Providing air traffic control service to departing and landing traffics inside complex environment of İstanbul TMA, one of the busiest terminal areas in EUROPE and consists of significant airports such as Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen Airport, with various configurations(simultaneous independent parallel arrivals, dependent/segregated arrivals and departures) as well as numerous local and military airports with different type of traffic structure.
Triple Runway Operation Core Team Member
DHMI
07.2022 - 03.2024
Contribute to implementing triple runway operation in Istanbul aspect of risk assessments, safety procedures, air space design and real time simulations.
Education
Basic ATCO Training
DHMI TRAININIG FACILITY
ANKARA 10.2009
BBA - Public Administration
GAZI UNIVERSITY
ANKARA09.2003
Skills
- ISTANBUL University , Practical Training Instructor skills for OJTI - October,2019
- DHMİ Aviation Academy , OJTI - July,2021
- Contemporary Drama Association,Drama Coach Training Cours -February,2022
- Fluent in English ICAO Level 5 - Issued by ELP Test Center -March, 2023
- EUROCONTROL, Design and Assessment of System Using Human Centered Approaches - October,2023
- EUROCONTROL Team Research Management Basics-October,2023
- EUROCONTROL Stress and Fatigue Management Training-October,2023
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Triple Runway Operation Core Team Member
DHMI
07.2022 - 03.2024
OJTI
DHMI
10.2019 - Current
Air Traffic Controller
DHMI
01.2011 - Current
Basic ATCO Training
DHMI TRAININIG FACILITY
BBA - Public Administration
GAZI UNIVERSITY