Kenneth Ryan

• Air Traffic Manager. Duties and responsibilities:
• Fostered a culture of teamwork within the department, promoting collaboration on projects and problem-solving initiatives.
• Collaborated with airport management teams to address infrastructure needs and optimize facility usage.
• Managed crisis situations effectively, quickly resolving potential hazards or disruptions in service.
• Managed training sessions to educate new air traffic controllers, applying best practices and complying with regulations.
• Maintained safety standards by consistently adhering to FAA regulations and guidelines.
• Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, fostering a skilled workforce equipped to handle complex tasks.
• Oversaw controller workload distribution, balancing tasks among team members for maximum effectiveness.
• Participated in emergency simulations and drills to increase readiness.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to team members for professional growth.
• Reviewed and implemented FAA updated ACT2 requirements in collaboration with FAA sponsored facility.
• Collaborated with Area Manager to ensure compliance with RVA and FAA policies.
• Collaborate with University of Oklahoma Aviation department on flight procedures, future activities, training requirement.

Air Traffic Control Specialist. Duties included:

• Provide air traffic control services in Class D airspace. Perform CIC duties. Conduct OJT to trainees.
• Provided accurate weather updates to pilots, enabling informed decisions regarding flight paths and potential hazards.
• Managed complex situations under pressure, demonstrating exceptional decision-making abilities for the safe management of aircraft.

• Lead contractor instructor at FAA Air Traffic Radar Training Facility, FAA Academy.
• Provided classroom and radar lab simulation for 40 FAA students.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Coordinated with FAA Academy department heads concerning student progress.
• Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.

• FAA Facility and duties:
• BAY TRACON/NORCAL TRACON. Level 12 Radar Facility. Provided arrival/departure control to San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, NAS Moffett, NAS Alameda, & 10 general aviation airports.
• FAA Academy, Oklahoma City. Radar Training Facility. Supervised contract instructors and FAA students. Developed various training programs. Acting section manager.
• Oklahoma City TRACON/ ATCT. Quality Assurance Manager. Responsible for facility evaluations for all FAA and Federal Contract towers in Oklahoma. Facility supervisor responsible for training, performance evaluations, conduct and discipline for 15 employees.
• Tulsa TRACON/ATCT. Operations Manager. Responsible for managing daily facility operations. First level manager to 6 team supervisors and second level manager to 40 controllers.