HARVEY MENDOZA PAKE
Key Largo,United States
Summary
Air Traffic Professional with extensive experience in overseeing air traffic systems, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and optimizing airspace utilization. Proven track record in managing complex operations and enhancing team performance through effective training and procedural improvements.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support ATO Space Operations Mission Lead
FAA- Air Traffic Control System Command Center
Warrenton, Virginia
10.2025 - Current
- Developed mitigation strategies by assessing seasonal traffic flow and operational constraints, enhancing mission readiness.
- Collaborated with service areas and leadership to execute government and commercial missions successfully.
- Supported mission planning by providing technology solutions to mission leadership, streamlining operational processes.
- Monitored domestic and international policies to enhance operational efficiency in space operations.
- Analyzed commercial space operations to assess performance metrics, informing strategic decisions.
- Optimized internal processes, enhancing workflow and reducing unnecessary labor hours.
- Provided staff support through technical analysis of traffic management directives affecting space integration.
- Facilitated evaluations and discussions with facility personnel during briefings on critical missions.
Support Specialist – Airspace, Policy, and Procedures
FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC)
Warrenton, VA
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Designed and refined NAS nation playbook route structure with procedures team to enhance airspace efficiency.
- Oversaw annual communication verification drill program for 23 air route traffic control centers and 30 tier one towers, ensuring compliance with FAA Order JO 1900.47G.
- Updated operation contingency plan to align with latest protocols and technologies for ATC-Alert and ATC-Zero events.
- Coordinated document change proposal process, overseeing review, distribution, and archiving within ATCSCC facility.
Support Specialist / Payroll Specialist
FAA Miami ARTCC
Miami, FL
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Manage payroll administration for 365 employees, including data entry for new hires, terminations, and employee updates for pay rates, org levels, and direct deposits.
- Managed team of 78 trainees, ensuring accuracy of training plans, proper assignment of training hours, and thorough documentation of certifications.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to update and maintain Operational Supervisor training materials at ZMA, conducting briefings for smooth implementation of changes.
- Contributed to compliance verification on ZMA Internal Compliance Verification (ICV) team, ensuring adherence to regulations and standards.
ATC Supervisor / HR Payroll Specialist
FAA Miami ARTCC
Doral, FL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Handled data entry for new hires, terminations, and employee updates, including pay rates, org levels, and direct deposits, supporting accurate payroll processing.
- Ensured accuracy of employee OT, Credit, Leave, FMLA, Travel Comp, and other special entries, processing through CASTLE before bi-weekly Closeout deadlines.
- Maintained comprehensive payroll records, reports, and documentation, safeguarding data confidentiality and security.
Operation Supervisor
DOT/FAA Miami ARTCC
Miami, FL
02.2011 - 01.2023
- Supervised operations at Miami ARTCC, a Level 11 en route facility, ensuring effective planning and direction of operations across Atlantic, Coastal, Ocean, and Caribbean areas.
- Managed planning and direction of operations at Level 11 en route facility, overseeing air traffic control across Atlantic, Coastal, Ocean, and Caribbean areas.
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with FAA regulations.
- Managed resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency at Miami ARTCC.
- Coordinated training programs for staff to enhance operational capabilities.
Support Specialist-MSS-1
DOT/FAA Miami ARTCC
Miami, FL
06.2010 - 02.2011
- Instructed training sessions in Dysim (TTL), ERTSS lab, and classroom settings, enhancing trainee engagement and understanding of complex concepts.
- Held the role of a certified FIT instructor, leading Stage IV Radar classes and Stage II/III Radar Associate classes with a focus on promoting skill development and proficiency.
- Designed and developed numerous training modules, including Coordination, Scanning and Decision Model, and Instrument Approach Procedures, among others.
- Transformed training lessons into Computer-Based Instruction format, promoting accessibility and interactive learning experiences for all participants.
- Created comprehensive PowerPoint presentations using FAA Facility Instructor Training Course Guidelines, facilitating structured knowledge transfer for diverse audiences.
Air Traffic Controller ATCS
DOT/FAA Miami ARTCC
Miami, FL
06.2001 - 06.2010
- Worked as a Radar Controller with direct communication with aircraft within my sector, ensuring the issuance of control instructions and maintaining separation of all controlled aircraft.
- Accepted and initiated automated and non-automated handoffs to ensure smooth and safe sector operations, with prompt communication to the radar controller about actions taken.
- Scanned radar display and correlated flight progress strip information or utilized User Request Evaluation Tool (URET) to manage air traffic flow effectively.
- Coordinated flight information and control instructions with receiving controller via interphones, assisting in pointouts as necessary to ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinated inter-facility, intra-facility, sector, and position air traffic as Radar Coordinator, advising radar and radar associate positions to meet operational objectives.
- Worked as a Radar Flight Data Controller, operating interphones, managing flight progress strips, and entering and forwarding flight data via the computer.
Air Traffic Controller ATCS
DOT/FAA Kendall-Tamiami Tower
Miami, FL
02.1999 - 06.2001
- Issued IFR departure clearances from FIDO and forwarded flight progress strips to Ground Control, facilitating timely aircraft departures.
- Prepared and issued flight progress strips for SVFR clearances, ensuring safe and efficient handling of departing aircraft and practice approaches at Tamiami airport.
- Coordinated movement of aircraft, vehicles, and airport maintenance equipment across all movement areas except active runways and Area Alpha, maintaining safety protocols.
Air Traffic Controller ATCS
DOT/FAA Reid-Hillview Tower
San Jose, CA
10.1997 - 02.1999
- Provided taxi instructions and broadcast IFR and SVFR clearances for departing aircraft as Ground Controller/Clearance Delivery, facilitating safe and efficient ground operations.
- Monitored movement and landing areas to ensure safety of all aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians, maintaining operational integrity and compliance with safety regulations.
- Disseminated hourly weather observations to Oakland Flight Service Station and Bay TRACON Flight Data as Flight Data Specialist; ensured accuracy in reporting and recording on ATIS through LWARS certification.
Air Traffic Controller ATCS
DoD Davison Army Airfield
Fort Belvoir, VA
08.1996 - 10.1997
- Functioned as Final Controller, delivering azimuth, distance, and elevation information to aircraft during Precision Approach Radar (PAR) and monitoring ILS approaches for safety and precision.
- Managed air traffic in radar facility as Arrival/Feeder Controller, sequencing and separating IFR and VFR fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft to maintain safe operations.
- Ensured safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic while maintaining continuous visual surveillance of airport class 'D' surface area, runway, heliport, and movement area.
Education
Technical or occupational certificate -
Sheffield School Of Aeronautics
Plantation, FL, United States01-1995
High school diploma or equivalent -
New Bern High School
New Bern, NC, United States01-1986
Skills
- Air Traffic Management
- Safety Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Analysis and Decision Making
- Administration
- Technology Proficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Consultation
- Time management
- Stress Management
- Instruction and Training
Certification
- ERAM CADRE
- DataComm CADRE
- Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) | 08/01/97
- Emergency Readiness for the 21st Century | 06/01/98
- Terminal D-BRITE Certification | 12/01/98
- Fundamental of ATC on the Job Instruction | 01/01/98
- Tower Visibility Observation | 03/01/00
- Facility Instructor Training | 02/01/07
- Leading from Where You Are (For Managers) | 08/01/07
- Air Traffic Leadership Development Program (ATLDP) | 01/01/09
- Crew Resource Management Cadre (CRM) | 2009
- Information System Security LOB Awareness Training | 06/01/09
- Introduction to Safety Management System | 10/01/09
- Safety Risk Management (SRM) Training | 11/01/09
- Fundamentals of Front-Line Management 1 | 03/01/11
- Fundamentals of Front-Line Management 2 | 01/01/12
- Fundamentals of Front-Line Management 3 | 10/01/12
- Operational Supervisor Workshop (OSW) | 11/01/13
Accomplishments
- Good Conduct Medal | 1989 & 1992
- Army Achievement Medal | 1992 & 1993
- Army Accommodation Medal | 1992
- South Asia Medal with Two Bronze Stars | 1991
- Kuwait Liberation Medal | 1991
- Special Achievement Award | 1997
- Two Time Off Awards | 1998
- Time Off Award | 2000
- Letter of Commendation | 2000
- Time Off Award | 2001
- Cash Award | 2001
- Time Off Award | 2005
- Cash Award | 2008
- Time Off Award | 2010
Contact - Personal Information
HARVEY MENDOZA PAKE, 125 Ocean Bay Dr, Key Largo, FL, 33037, 540-422-4949, 954-232-4964, harvey.m.pake@faa.gov
Timeline
Support ATO Space Operations Mission Lead
FAA- Air Traffic Control System Command Center
10.2025 - Current
Support Specialist – Airspace, Policy, and Procedures
FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC)
08.2024 - 10.2025
Support Specialist / Payroll Specialist
FAA Miami ARTCC
01.2023 - 08.2024
ATC Supervisor / HR Payroll Specialist
FAA Miami ARTCC
01.2021 - 01.2023
Operation Supervisor
DOT/FAA Miami ARTCC
02.2011 - 01.2023
Support Specialist-MSS-1
DOT/FAA Miami ARTCC
06.2010 - 02.2011
Air Traffic Controller ATCS
DOT/FAA Miami ARTCC
06.2001 - 06.2010
Air Traffic Controller ATCS
DOT/FAA Kendall-Tamiami Tower
02.1999 - 06.2001
Air Traffic Controller ATCS
DOT/FAA Reid-Hillview Tower
10.1997 - 02.1999
Air Traffic Controller ATCS
DoD Davison Army Airfield
08.1996 - 10.1997
Technical or occupational certificate -
Sheffield School Of Aeronautics
High school diploma or equivalent -
New Bern High School