DANA REHM
Kenai,USA
Summary
Current Flight Service Specialist with the FAA dedicated to propelling further into aviation as a career. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, quick and efficient decision making, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of aviation-related information and FAA rules and regulations. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel with passionate and enthusiastic work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST - CIC/CPC
FAA
Kenai, AK
01.2024 - Current
- Uses Sectional Charts to gather information on airports and airspace
- Uses IFR Enroute Charts (both low and high) to assist pilots in flight planning
- Helps pilots understand approach plates and advises if the field's weather is below minimums for the chosen approach
- Verifies information on obstructions and structures on airfields and around Alaska and then injects NOTAMs regarding these into the NAS
- Voted by my peers as NATCA Assistant Facility Representative - officially acting Facility Representative as of May 2026.
- Participates in work groups as Training Directive work group and NOTAM Management System Subject Matter Expert
- Provides crucial weather information to pilots to help provide a professional opinion on the safeness of flight for that specific day
NMS SME (NOTAM MNGMT SYSTEM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT)
FAA
Kenai, AK
10.2025 - Current
- Provides Flight Service specific information to help create new NOTAM management system.
- Aids in development of comprehensive training programs ensuring adherence to FAA regulations and standards.
- Collaborates with FAA management/PMO/AJR/AJT to implement strategic initiatives that optimize air traffic control and flight service procedures.
- Serves as a liaison between technical experts and current flight service employees to ensure alignment on project.
RPO SUPPORTING TASK ORDER 12/TRAVELLING RPO
SAIC
Atlantic City, NJ
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Assists transferring N90 airspace into Philadelphia, PA
- Lead Remote Pilot Operator
- Assists training of new employees and acts as the liaison between ATC controllers and RPOs
- Troubleshoots air traffic scenarios for incoming ATC students
- Uses sectional chart and other aeronautical charts to become better familiar with N90 airspace
ZHU DATA COMM RPO/TRAVELLING RPO
SAIC
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Assists in training certified ARTCC controllers in the use and execution of Data Comm
- Acts as a remote pilot operator for ATC | Receives voice commands from controllers and inputs correct entries to simulate pilots' actions, translates displayed information into appropriate ATC terminology
- Familiar with basic air traffic computer commands (handoffs, point outs, data block changes, etc.)
- Familiar with aeronautical charts surrounding Houston
REMOTE PILOT OPERATOR
SAIC
Peachtree City, GA
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Receives voice commands from air traffic trainees and inputs correct entries to simulate pilots' actions while translating displayed information into appropriate ATC terminology
- Multiple air traffic maps memorized
- Familiar with FAA rules and regulations
- Familiar with aeronautical charts surrounding Atlanta
Education
Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certificate -
Advanced ATC Academy
Valdosta09-2023
Certified Dispatch License -
Falcon Field Aviation
Peachtree City, GA, Georgia09-2018
Associate of Science - Air Traffic Management
Middle Georgia State University, CTI
Eastman, GA05-2014
Skills
- CPC/CIC/Certified trainer at PAEN
- Certified Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) and RPO Trainer in both TRACON and ARTCC
- Airline Dispatch License
- Air Traffic Control Tower Operator (CTO) License
- CTI Graduate with an Air Traffic Management degree
- Reads and understands aeronautical charts
- Knows how to flight plan
- Motivated to continue learning
Timeline
NMS SME (NOTAM MNGMT SYSTEM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT)
FAA
10.2025 - Current
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST - CIC/CPC
FAA
01.2024 - Current
RPO SUPPORTING TASK ORDER 12/TRAVELLING RPO
SAIC
03.2021 - 01.2023
ZHU DATA COMM RPO/TRAVELLING RPO
SAIC
01.2020 - 05.2020
REMOTE PILOT OPERATOR
SAIC
03.2016 - 03.2020
Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certificate -
Advanced ATC Academy
Certified Dispatch License -
Falcon Field Aviation
Associate of Science - Air Traffic Management
Middle Georgia State University, CTI