Hi, I’m
Kenneth Gronberg
New Windsor,MD
Summary
Air Traffic Controller, Controller-in-Charge and aviation enthusiast with 30+ years enroute experience at the Washington ARTCC. Experienced in radar and non-radar environments and familiar with the Washington area airspace.
Overview
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired From Working
Retired
2023.07 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Objectstream Inc.
Event Investigative Manager
2022.12 - 2023.07 (7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Worked as contract employee with FAA in AJI-13 at ATCSCC.
- Investigated aircraft incidences and accidents involving Air Traffic Control services.
- Analyze situations using Falcon, ADS-B, and Flightaware.
- Coordinate and facilitate SRT's and Drug Testing Telecoms.
- Develop report after investigating incident.
Retired From Working
Retired
2017.10 - 2022.12 (5 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Controller
1986.11 - 2017.10 (30 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Ensured aircraft moved safely and efficiently through the National Airspace System.
- Coordinated with multiple Approach control on a daily basis.
- Controlled and monitored POTUS and fighter protection aircraft.
- Worked with front line manager to develop training plan for new students to give them the best chance for success.
- Provided live traffic instruction to students.
- Provided verbal and written briefings on student's performance.
- Worked closely with training department making recommendations on student progress.
- Prepared incident reports for air space violations and loss off separation.
- Controller in Charge certified , able to temporarily assume duties of front line manager when a manager is not available.
- Worked sectors 1,2,3,5,6,15,22,29,30,37 at the Washington Center.
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
Controller-in-Charge, CIC
2007.03 - 2016.08 (9 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Able to assume duties of first line supervisor when one is not available
- Attend weather briefing before starting shift
- Coordinate with Traffic Management Unit for additional miles in trail or reroutes when weather impacts the area
- Assign controllers to specific positions when needed
- Coordinate with Area Manager for overtime when needed
- Work closely with neighboring areas during weather events to keep air traffic moving smoothly
- Coordinate POTUS movements with appropriate agencies and areas
Education
The Community College of Baltimore CountyCatonsville, MD
No Degree from Air Traffic Management, Meteorology
Catonsville High SchoolBaltimore, MD
from General Studies
05.1979
Skills
- -30 years as radar and non-radar controller
- Clear and concise instruction
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Composure under high pressure
Timeline
Retired
Retired From Working
2023.07 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Event Investigative Manager
Objectstream Inc.
2022.12 - 2023.07 (7 education.months_Label)
Retired
Retired From Working
2017.10 - 2022.12 (5 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Controller-in-Charge, CIC
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
2007.03 - 2016.08 (9 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration
1986.11 - 2017.10 (30 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
The Community College of Baltimore County
No Degree from Air Traffic Management, Meteorology
Catonsville High School
from General Studies