Description
Air Traffic Control expert with over 37 years of experience in radar, procedures, training and implementation. He has worked in numerous FAA and non-FAA Towers, Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities (TRACONS) and Enroute Air Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC). Knowledgeable in all aspects of FAA regulations, SOP’s and LOA’s surrounding the aviation industry. In 2009, he was nominated for Samuel J. Heyman award for his nationally recognized retraining program.
Areas of Expertise:
- FAA regulations as they pertain the 7110.65
- Letters of Agreements between FAA and non-FAA facilities (LOAS)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Interpretation of RADAR DATA as provided through FALCON and other services
- Transcript translation as it pertains to air traffic control instructions.
Professional Experience
- RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Air Traffic Control Expert, 2017 to present.
- Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Controller, 1982 to 2016
- Air Traffic Controller at Houston TRACON (I90), Level 12 Facility, 2011-2017
- Air Traffic Controller at ATCT, Tampa International Airport, Level 10 Facility 2007-2011
- Air Traffic Controller at ZMA, Miami ARTCC, Level 12 Facility
- Controller In Charge (CIC) at all 3 facilities
- National ERAM Subject Matter Expert (SME, Enrounte Radar Automated Modernization)
- CADRE Instructor to FAA On the Job Instructors (OJTI)
- System Service Review Specialist (SSR)
- Local Safety Council Lead (LSC)
- Quality though Partnership Lead (QTP)
- Operation RAINTREE Lead (Pilot to Controller Briefing
- Rewrite of On the Job Training Instructor (OJTI) refresher training program
- Rewrite of On the Job Training (OJT) program
Professional Associations and Activities
Member of NATCA (National Air Traffic Controllers Association)