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Michael Kitto
Purcellville,VA
Summary
Certified Air Traffic Controller and Instructor II with 35 years in Enroute Air traffic control. Looking for a position requiring competence with current systems (ERAM, EDST, URET, CPDLC and SGET), equipment and technologies. SGET programmer and CPDLC advanced knowledge, programmer and current user. Veteran Air Traffic Controller with expertise in all phases of air traffic at Washington air traffic control center (ZDC) center including CIC supervision. 1991 FAA Academy graduate with concentration in enroute control. Ready to bring 27 years of United States FAA service plus CIC supervisory experience at ZDC and 7.5 years of air traffic control instructor with SAIC as a Lead instructor II in All 6 areas of ZDC.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Controller Lead Instructor II
SAIC
06.2018 - Current
- Air traffic instructors II Lead for Areas 2 and 3
- SGET programming
- CPDLC
- ERIDS
- ERAM
- VSCS
- ICAO ATC
- Non-radar
- Military OPS
- FAA Team
- Managed air traffic flow to enhance safety and efficiency in high-volume environments.
- Coordinated communication between pilots and ground personnel to ensure seamless operations.
Air Traffic Control Specialist
FAA; U.S. Federal Government
07.1991 - 04.2018
- Air Traffic Control Specialist Monitored and directed movement of aircraft on ground and in air, using radar, computers at ZDC for 27 years.
- CIC supervisor at Washington air traffic control center 7 years
- SGET, CPDLC (Data Link), EDST, ERAM, Computer Lab operator at ZDC, URET, NAS
- Coordinated air traffic operations, ensuring safe and efficient aircraft movement within assigned airspace.
- Monitored radar systems to track flight paths, preventing potential collisions and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Certified professional ATC specialist (Live Traffic) instructor 24 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Air Route Traffic Center, Sget And FIT Classes
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Academy
Oklahoma City, OK03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics/ Statistical Modeling/ EE Engineering
Penn State University
State College, PA08.1990
Skills
- FAA Regulations
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- High Stress Tolerance
- Situational awareness
- Composure under high pressure
Additional Information
- SGET programmer
- Teach CPDLC at Washington air route traffic control center (ZDC)
- Won several air traffic controller awards
- CIC; controller in charge (6 Years ZDC)
- Fluent at SGET, CPDLC, EDST, ERAM, URET
- ATCS computer Lab operator (TTLab)
Affiliations
TRIPOLI, NATCA, NRA, PSU Alumni Association, Avid Guitarist, Designer and inventor
Interests
Several air traffic awards
911 Award, DEPT. of Transportation pilot inspector award and letter, several cash awards for ATC well done on EWR, LGA, JFK, PHL Flows and spacing efficiency.
Timeline
Air Traffic Controller Lead Instructor II
SAIC
06.2018 - Current
Air Traffic Control Specialist
FAA; U.S. Federal Government
07.1991 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Air Route Traffic Center, Sget And FIT Classes
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Academy
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics/ Statistical Modeling/ EE Engineering
Penn State University