Michael Benassi Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Md, Us

Bethesda, Md, Us

System integration and test team lead.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Test Lead for Space Vehicle system integration and test. Maintain vehicle level test requirements with mapping from lower level component spec through higher level system of systems.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Control Tower Operator (CTO) license obtained July 2009Developed airfield standard operating procedures in accordance with FAA regulationsTroubleshot and created solutions to unpredicted flow control issues, while maintaining a safe operating environment, resulting in over 250,000 aircraft movements without controller incidentSupervised tower operations and responsible for immediate decisions about the airspace and airfieldMaintained controller education and currency records in accordance with FAA regulationsCoordinated and developed solutions with other government agencies to facilitate the movement of high priority personnel, including the Secretary of Defense and the Vice President of the United StatesPerformed periodic testing and maintenance of backup radio assembliesImplemented changes to the standard operating procedures for the airfield to increase aircraft handling efficiency and increasing safety measures

Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFI & CFII)Provided individual instruction for nine students, in-flight and on groundDeveloped flight lessons for students ranging with no flight experience through students working on Commercial and instrument ratingsBuilt working relationships with a diverse population including position, age, and experience resulting in a cohesive work environment Coordinated and communicated with several disciplines including mechanics, dispatchers and air traffic controllers to ensure a safe and successful flightInspected and maintained flight and maintenance logs to ensure airworthiness of seven helicopters