Expert Details
En Route Air Traffic Control, TRACON Air Traffic Control, Course Manager/Coodinator
ID: 732181
Kansas, USA
specialties he was required to certify on the different types of equipment to safely move traffic through the nation
airspace system. “Letters of Agreement” and “SOPs” are used between adjacent sectors and facilities to expedite the
flow of air traffic, which Expert orchestrated meetings to evaluate/update these documents. As an instructor he
was involved in training individuals as well as groups in classroom, laboratory and active traffic settings. Expert
teaches topics; Non Radar ATC, Radar ATC, URET, ERAM, Fatigue Awareness, and Safety Management Systems.
This expert is the course manager/coordinator for En Route training at the FAA Academy. Keeping course materials
compliant with JO7110.65, Notices, MEMOs and ISO 9000 are one of the requirements he performs. Expert has
developed written course materials as well as laboratory scenarios. Many different types of software are used in the
delivery of this course. Expert uses the following software ERAM, Signal, AT Coach, SGET, DDTS, Smart
Board, School View, Adobe and Microsoft Office. Conducting meetings for FAA management and instructors as to
spending and course delivery is another task he performs.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1991 | Degree: Associate of Arts Degree | Subject: Business | Institution: Johnson County Community College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2013 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Tech Training Specialist and Course Coordinator | Department: FAA Academy |
Responsibilities:Expert interfaces effectively with FAA personnel to ensure training is comprehensive and of consistent high quality. He fulfills all duties of a course manager/coordinator. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2013 | Employer: Federal Aviation Administration | Title: En Route Course Coordinator | Department: FAA Academy |
Responsibilities:Expert has been certified as a Specialized Training Classroom Lead Instructor. He reviewed CARS and PARS to improve the Quality Management System (QMS). He designed, updated, and certified test questions for the En Route course and the Contractor Instructor Certification in the DDTS testing system. He has been SGET certified for design and maintenance of Non-Radar and Radar scenarios. He also led meetings concerning course updates or changes to classroom instructors, management, and supervisors. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Employer: Raytheon | Title: Air Traffic Control Instructor | Department: FAA Academy |
Responsibilities:Expert served as Senior Tech Training Specialist, training students in classroom and lab settings. He utilized teaching and communication skills to provide training for instructors and students in the ATC Fundamentals Classroom and in the ATC Laboratory Simulations focusing on Non-radar, Radar, URET, and ERAM. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2008 | Employer: Federal Aviation Administration | Title: Air Traffic Controller (CPC) | Department: Denver TRACON |
Responsibilities:Expert worked arrivals and departures from Denver International Airport (DIA) and Satellite airports: APA, FTG, BJC, FNL, and GXY. He served as CPC Trainer for incoming employees on all ATC positions. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 2005 | Employer: Federal Aviation Administration | Title: Air Traffic Controller (CPC) | Department: Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZKC) |
Responsibilities:Expert controlled RIVRS Area High and Low Altitude air traffic; he also sequenced arrivals and climbed departures for following airports: ORD, DFW,CVG, IND, STL, and MCI. He served as CPC Trainer for incoming employees and transferring CPCs on all positions in RIVRS Area. He also acted as RIVRS Team Leader. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1987 to Present | Agency: Federal Aviation Administration | Role: Various | Description: Expert worked as Air Traffic Controller at two locations (Kansas City, Denver); Air Traffic Control Instructor; Course Coordinator; and Senior Tech Training Specialist and Course Coordinator. |