Michael Howard

• Operational Experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulation platforms (e.g. TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels to ensure the delivery of training services meet the needs of the local facility, as well as the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission is highly desired.
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.

• Administered traffic management programs and conducted traffic analysis at ATC-12 terminal facility.
• Liaised with military users for altitude reservations, large-scale exercises, and long-range mission planning.
• Coordinated with adjacent facilities to establish Arrival Acceptance Rate (AAR) for Southern CA airports.
• Balanced arrival and en route flow of air traffic through Southern CA airspace to optimize capacity.
• Ensured optimal airspace/runway configurations and communicated traffic management initiatives to relevant facilities.
• Oversaw departure fix balancing to enhance sector efficiency into adjacent airspace.
• Collaborated with airport officials to minimize impacts of runway and taxiway closures on NAS operations.
• Maintained currency in EMPIRE area while ensuring compliance with all traffic management protocols.

• Certified Professional Controller (CPC) in a level 12 terminal facility responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
• Dual Certified in Empire area and Traffic Management Unit. Maintain currency in both areas.

Led design and procedure development for prototype airspace in collaboration with industry representatives.

Conducted operational modeling, safety management system analyses, and environmental reviews for METROPLEX.

• Collaborated with NATCA experts and airline representatives on complex airspace redesign.
• Utilized TARGETs program for comprehensive procedure design across all operations.
• Employed PDARs program to effectively redesign airspace for new procedures.
• Developed training programs and facilitated training for over 30 CPCs.
• Ensured adherence to safety protocols through thorough operational modeling and reviews.
• Fostered collaborative environment among stakeholders to enhance procedure effectiveness.

• Served as subject matter expert for terminal systems within ERAM program, focusing on STARS and CARTS.
• Traveled to document issues arising during testing phases.
• Created comprehensive documentation to inform software and hardware solutions for FAA and LMCO.
• Provided expertise to terminal facilities during testing, addressing personnel inquiries and coordinating with ARTCC.
• Trained local facility personnel to assume SME responsibilities during testing operations.
• Operated independently while traveling, exercising decision-making authority in accordance with agency policies.
• Facilitated effective communication to resolve immediate issues during testing operations.

• Directed air traffic operations for DOD, enhancing operational readiness.
  Attained Approach and Tower certifications to oversee diverse flight activities.
  Communicated with flight crews and ground staff for seamless coordination.
  Monitored airspace using radar systems to ensure timely responses to incidents.

• Perform comprehensive surveillance operations in aviation and maritime domains to detect, identify, track, and manage interdiction of threats near borders of United States.

• Supervised air traffic operations as Approach Controller at NAS Patuxent River.
• Managed flight paths to ensure safety of all aircraft in designated airspace.
• Certified ATC/Supervisor aboard USS Peleliu LHA-5, enhancing operational readiness.