Jose Michael Flores

Hours per week: 50

Grade: SFC/E7

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Performs duties as Quality Assurance and Proficiency Manager for 21 air traffic control facilities with over 200 air traffic controllers with the overall responsibility for the compliance of air traffic control credentialing IAW FAA, DoD, and Army standards
• Evaluates the effective implementation, design, and compliance of air traffic control (ATC) policies and facility training programs at ATC facilities throughout the Fort Novosel flight training areas
• Advises commanders, ATC chiefs, facility chiefs, and trainers on such matters as personnel policies and procedures, performance, safety, and training
• Develops and maintains controller certification exams, records, and forms
• Maintains a record of ratings issued and testing security while reporting testing or certification irregularities to appropriate FAA and Army officials
• Interprets and disseminates policies, procedures, and practices emanating from the FAA and higher military authorities
• Analyzes ATC operations and makes recommendations to improve efficiency within the organization
• Assesses ATC procedures and actions related to involvement in aviation accidents
• Served as ATC liaison in multiple aviation mishap investigations, providing expedited recordings and transcripts to investigating officers
• Lead a Battalion initiative to train controllers on NVR/DALR recordings procedures to better service the USAACE flight mission
• Maintains Currency at Cairns Army Airfield(KOZR)

Supervisor: Ilene Kahl (574-808-0626)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Hours per week: 50

Grade: SFC/E7

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Supervised and managed 7 ATC facilities under his control at an airfield, heliports, and AIC
• Provided liaison on matters of ATC and airspace with the AT&A; DA representative; FAA; major Army commands; local post, camp, or station commander; and representatives of other units, agencies, or commands
• Served as AOV examiner according to AR 95-2, FAAO 7220.1, and TC 3-04.15
• Ensured ATC systems, facility equipment and associated NAVAIDs are operationally acceptable
• Ensured facilities collected and safeguarded data on aircraft mishaps, emergencies, or violations
• Ensured assigned ATC personnel maintained currency
• Ensured facilities conducted training and rating programs according to prescribed regulations
• Administered Birth Skills Evaluation and conducted skill evaluations
• Ensured all 7 ATC Facilities were prepared for ATSOM inspection, raised the overall score from 85 to 94 by providing guidance and quality control to those facilities
• Maintained rating and currency at Cairns Army Airfield (KOZR) during this time

Supervisor: Sakpraneth Khim (931-436-6056)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Hours per week: 50

Grade: SFC/E7

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Served as Facility Chief at Cairns AAF supervising 7 Enlisted, one GS-12, and four GS-11 controllers
• Worked with ATAAPS to accurately certify timecards and time off requests
• Utilized DCPDS to write annual appraisals, progress reviews, and awards for 5 DA Civilians
• Established multiple LOA's including overhaul of SVFR recovery to Cairns and precautionary landing/emergency procedures setting the standard for USAACE PL procedures
• Conducted testing and practical evaluation for PQ or rating of trainee controllers
• Ensured the facility operated according to military and FAA rules and regulations applying to ATC
• Developed and maintained a FTP
• Developed and maintained a FTM
• Ensured all controllers met the physical standards of AR 40-501, AR 95-2, DA Pam 611-21, their official job descriptions, and local/host nation requirements
• Ensured the operational readiness of facility equipment and associated NAVAIDs
• Maintained a current file of pertinent regulations, manuals, charts, maps, and training material according to TC 3-04.15 and AR 95-2
• Ensured assigned personnel maintained currency
• Maintained custodial control of all facility forms, records, and publications and ensuring their accuracy, completeness, and distribution
• Initiated and maintained a facility duty schedule
• Responsible for over 220,000 Annual Aircraft Movements in a high density Class D Airspace
• Utilized AAAS, STARS, FDIO, and experience with intersecting runways, fixed wing, rotary wing, and civilian traffic in high density
• Received commendable 100% ATSCOM inspection results
• Awarded 110th AB Facility of the year FY22

Supervisor: Sakpraneth Khim (931-436-6056)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Hours per week: 50

Grade: SSG/E6

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Served as Shift Leader in Cairns AAF Class D Airspace supervising over 18,000 Monthly Aircraft Movements without incident
• Assigned and directed all phases of the subordinates' work
• Ensured personnel receive on-the-job training (OJT) and conducts assessments of training through the administration of controller evaluations (DA Form 3479-1, Trainee/Controller Evaluation)
• Conducted position qualification evaluations
• Assisted and advised controllers during emergencies
• Maintained facility records
• Ensured personnel are current and proficient
• Notified search and rescue facilities of aircraft in distress and provides assistance and advice
• Delegated responsibility to subordinates and assists the training supervisor/specialist
• Evaluated the operational effectiveness of facility systems, subsystems, and equipment
• Recorded and reported outages and took action to correct discrepancies
• Utilized AAAS, STARS, FDIO, and experience with intersecting runways, fixed wing, rotary wing, and civilian traffic
• Awarded Army Achievement Medal for SVFR recovery of an Aircraft with loss communication by quickly utilizing Light Gun signal in 1 SM visibility

Supervisor: Scott Wuergler (574-272-7260)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Hours per week: 70

Grade: SSG/E6

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Served as a Phase Chief and Rappel Master for the 10th Mountain Division Air Assault School
• Planned ,prepared, and instructed 1500 students in both classroom and field environments
• Adhered to TRADOC guidelines during all
  sling load operations, pathfinder operations, and rappelling operations; inspects rappelling equipment and anchor points
• Evaluated personnel undergoing training to include performance and adaptability;
• Provided technical expertise and leadership for Division mandated training and operations;
• Supervised the inspection and upkeep of all Air Assault equipment, ensured 100% accountability
• Selected instructor of the cycle six times out of 12 courses
• Earned Basic Instructor Badge
• Graduated Distinguished Honor Graduate for Air Traffic Control Advanced Leaders Course

Supervisor: Jospeh Preski (315-542-3661)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Hours per week: 50

Grade: SGT/E5

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Served as Facility for the AN/TP-31 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System(ATNAVICS)
• Developed and Maintained FTM, FTP, and training records with 100% accuracy
• Collected accurate Airfield data on A511 Desiderio Army Airfield and established GCA operations providing PAR/ASR approaches
• Rated 6 individuals from both 3-2 GSAB and 4-58 AOB
• Safely supervised over 100 precision and surveillance approaches to both rotary and fixed wing aircraft
• Received Army Achievement Medal for exceeding ATNAVICS setup time and conducting GCA operations during field exercises

Supervisor: Adam Trypuc (808-457-2622)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Hours per week: 50

Grade: SGT/E5

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Served as Facility Chief for the AN/TP-31 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System(ATNAVICS)
• Developed and Maintained FTM, FTP, and training records with 100% accuracy
• Rated 4 Controllers as a Fixed Based GCA
• Collected accurate Airfield data on Wheeler Sack Army Airfield; passing ATSCOM flight check to provide GCA operations for PAR/ASR approaches
• Established LOA to allow ATNAVICS to provide Fixed Based GCA approaches for 8 hours a day for 6 months
• Safely supervised over 200 precision and surveillance approaches to both rotary and fixed wing aircraft

Supervisor: George Lambert (334-400-2739)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes