Expert Details
Air Traffic Control
ID: 733384
Illinois, USA
Additionally, Expert possesses superior writing skills and excels as an advisor to senior executive leaders.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1999 | Degree: Citation: Excellent Graduate | Subject: Air War College | Institution: USAF Air University |
| Year: 1993 | Degree: Master | Subject: Public Administration | Institution: Northern Illinois University |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: Bachelor | Subject: General Studies / History | Institution: University of Michigan |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2006 to 2015 | Employer: Federal Aviation Administration | Title: Traffic Management Coordinator | Department: Traffic Management Unit (TMU) |
Responsibilities:Expert served the FAA for about a decade as Traffic Management Coordinator, Chicago ARTCC (ZAU). During this time, he was responsible for the safe and efficient movement of air traffic into, out of and through the Chicago ARTCC airspace. He was also responsible for the Departure Flow Management and Arrival Flow Management of aircraft to/from the Chicago metropolitan area, balancing traffic demand with airport and airspace capacity. Among other significant accomplishments, Expert developed and implemented traffic management initiatives including Enroute Spacing Programs; Ground Delay Programs; Airspace Flow Programs; and Collaborative Trajectory Optimization Programs. During this time, Expert was also Controller-in-Charge of the Traffic Management Unit. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2006 | Employer: Chicago O’Hare International Airport ATCT (ORD) | Title: Air Traffic Control Specialist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert worked for O'Hare International Airport as Air Traffic Control Specialist and CPC-in-training for one year. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2002 | Employer: Great Lakes Regional Office | Title: Planning Specialist | Department: Air Traffic Division |
Responsibilities:Expert coordinated and managed all enroute air traffic control and communications projects for Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Minneapolis ARTCC's. He also validated en-route air traffic operational requirements and Facility and Equipment (F&E) budget submissions. Additionally, during this time, Expert coordinated the regional planning, construction, installation and transition for the Display System Replacement (DSR) at Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis ARTCC's. He wrote Presidential briefing papers for inclusion in FAA briefing packages and also presented formal and informal briefings to senior AT/AF management. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1998 | Employer: Chicago ARTCC | Title: Requirements Specialist | Department: Office of Plans and Procedures |
Responsibilities:Expert managed and led the design of the Chicago ARTCC DSR control room, ancillary requirements and operational transition. He also modified the DSR computer-human interface as a member of the National DSR Operational Impact Assessment Work Group. During this time, Expert managed the development of air traffic requirements for the Chicago ARTCC Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS). He also managed the development of air traffic requirements for the Chicago ARTCC VSCS Training and Back-up Switch (VTABS). He planned and managed the Chicago ARTCC operational transition from the WECO-300 / 4-Channel communication system to the VSCS. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1992 | Employer: Chicago ARTCC | Title: NAS Implementation Specialist | Department: NAS Coordination Office |
Responsibilities:He developed the Chicago ARTCC plan for the Initial Sector Suite System (ISSS). He also served as Air Traffic lead for Harris Corporation's VSCS site survey. During this time, he also developed Chicago ARTCC Air Traffic requirements for VSCS power and air-to-ground communication redundancy. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1994 | Employer: Chicago ARTCC | Title: Air Traffic Control Specialist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert served Chicago ARTCC as Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) for about a decade. He handled high-altitude, low-altitude, and terminal sector certifications. He was also ATCS instructor and evaluator. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2006 to 2015 | Agency: Federal Aviation Administration | Role: Traffic Management Coordinator | Description: As expounded upon above, Expert served the FAA as Traffic Management Coordinator for just under a decade. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Memberships: - Air Traffic Control Association - Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association - Pritzker Military Library |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Aeronautical Ratings: - Commercial Pilot Certificate: Single-Engine Airplane - Instrument Rating: Airplane |