Rhonda Ballard

• Certified Air Traffic Safety Inspector
• Reviewed and approved, ATO changes to separation standards and waivers
• Reviewed and accepted NTSB recommendations to/from ATO
• Audited ICAO standards
• Audited AT/QC standards
• Participated in SRM's
• Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify safety issues

• AJT 3110 Ops Integration Team
• As a terminal integration specialist represented AJT Nationally: on the CHORUS/VOICE program, Radar Divestiture Program, MLAT divestiture program, STARS program, Precipitation On the Glass(TPOG), , SPA future Surveillance technologies sub group, ADS-B, WAM, Alaska infrastructure swat
• Collaborated with stakeholders and served as a senior point of contact, daily, in the planning, deployment, implementation and sometimes removal of NAS technologies, software and hardware, to ensure successful system integration into Terminal and Enroute NAS operations
• Represented AJT as Team Lead for Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS)
• Final authority for making National Suitability calls for national software releases and suitability for key site evaluation
• Participated in Operational Test events at WJHTC, to include Regression, Run for Record -
• Represented AJT on software planning boards, discrepancy review boards, Operational Test & Evaluation, software working groups, PTRWG, STRWG, MSAW board-Issue waivers as necessary -Lead AJT STARS team in accomplishing goals and objectives
• Oversaw the work of 3 contractors
• Evaluated/recommended proposed program changes/procedures and system/program requirements to incorporate into National policy
• Investigated, identified and assessed risks and mitigations for new procedures, technologies (NEXTGEN) and processes
• Specialized in Concept and Requirements
• Resolved highly complex issues with other stakeholders -
• AJT Panel member in numerous National Safety Risk Management (SRM) panels
• Completed SRM practitioners course -Familiar with the acquisition management system
• Completed basic Acquisition Management classroom training
• Participated in Operational Need Assessments
• Collaboration was often cross organizational to include NATCA, DOD, Air Traffic facilities, Homeland Security, Engineering, PMO and others
• Originated and evaluated proposed changes to national air traffic policies, including procedural/manual changes -Involved in emerging technologies from the acquisition stage, to the deployment stage
• Supervisor: Raul Zamora/Mark Minik (202-227-7514)

• Frontline Manager at a level 9 Tracon/Tower facility
• Performed AOV certifications, skills checks, performance management discussions and ratings, over the shoulder evaluations, TMU-traffic management duties, facility audit evaluations and a host of other activities
• Effectively achieved agencies mission and met customers needs and goals
• Three parallel and one intersecting runway in class C airspace
• Provided service to two busy class D airports to include a flight school
• Utilized a myriad of equipment and software programs to include: STARS,TBFM, ITWS/TDWR, NOTAM system, IDS, CPDLC, CRUX, Web scheduler, CEDAR, FALCON etc
• Supervised daily operations and a team of 9 specialists
• Provided training, coaching and daily guidance
• Set the shift goals and assigned personnel
• Approved leave and manage schedules
• Managed equipment outages and training
• Fostered an atmosphere of team work.

• Supervised and provided coaching, guidance and training, daily, to air traffic control specialists at a Core 30airport
• Performed AOV certifications, skills checks, performance management discussions and ratings, new hire interviews, over the shoulder evaluations, TMU-traffic management duties and a host of other activities
• Used TBFM and TMU equipment while assuming those duties
• Effectively achieved agencies mission and met customers needs and goals
• Approved leave, prepared schedules, assigned work and training
• Analyzed risk events, operational errors and recommended solutions
• Conducted accident/incident investigations using programs to include NOP, CEDAR, replays and voice recordings.-Developed a productive working relationship with labor union officials
• Performed SMS reviews.-Certified control tower operator to include the TMU position at a class B airport with parallel and intersecting runways
• Developed ATC contingency and evacuation plan
• Planned and directed multiple support activities
• Responsible for the movement of air traffic in and out of Baltimore airport
• Supervisor: Steve Batchelder (410-299-8628)

• Assistant training administrator.
• Responsible for Presidential and VIP movements.
• Liaison with the US Secret Service, Maryland state police and tenant aircraft squadrons.
• Secret security clearance.
• Rewrote facility Standard Operating Procedures,
• Plans and procedures specialist and assistant quality assurance specialist.
• Provided training, guidance and coaching to air traffic control specialists.
• Planned and assigned work for the shift and set priorities. Approved leave and prepared schedules. Enhanced team building. Evaluated work performance. Effected discipline.
• Daily participated in the Domestic Events Network. Worked within the Washington DCADIZ/FRZ class B airspace and applied special flight rules

• Responsible for Presidential and VIP movements
• Liaison with the US Secret Service, Maryland state police and tenant aircraft squadrons
• Secret security clearance
• Rewrote facility Standard Operating Procedures, Plans and procedures specialist and assistant quality assurance specialist
• Provided training, guidance and coaching to air traffic control specialists
• Planned and assigned work for the shift and set priorities
• Approved leave and prepared schedules
• Enhanced team building
• Evaluated work performance
• Effected discipline
• Daily participated in the Domestic Events Network
• Worked within the Washington DCADIZ/FRZ class B airspace and applied special flight rules CPC Continued, , Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Certified tower controller in minimal time
• Certified arrival, handoff controller
• Certified ASR controller
• Conducted on the job training sessions
• Separated aircraft
• Responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic to include Presidential and VIP aircraft

• Related Skills:
• ZDC
• Utilized En-route procedures and equipment for the safe orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic
• Learned En-route procedures and separation standards
• Completed non radar training.

Certified Tower and Carrier Air Traffic Controller