Robert O. Kindred
Anchorage,USA
Summary
Extensive Experience: Over 20 years in Air Traffic Control with clear progression and leadership roles.
Air traffic control professional with solid experience in coordinating and managing safe and efficient movement of aircraft. Known for ability to stay calm under pressure, communicate effectively with pilots and team members, and adapt to dynamic situations. Strong focus on teamwork, safety protocols, and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
11.2014 - Current
- Mr. Kindred provided Enroute aircraft separation and control at Anchorage Center. Anchorage Center airspace is unique as enroute services are surface to FL600 in many cases and provides some of the largest areas of military airspace in the US.
- Mr. Kindred has been an On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI) that provided direct training and development of new controllers.
Several positions held
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
01.2010 - Current
- Anchorage Center Facility Rep
- Elected by peers to represent all Anchorage Center NATCA members, serving as the primary liaison between controllers and management.
- Negotiated annual scheduling agreements impacting 100+ air traffic controllers, ensuring fair workload distribution and operational efficiency.
- Partner daily with local management to resolve issues, develop solutions, and implement collaborative plans for facility operations.
- Served as joint sponsor with the Air Traffic Manager on multiple Collaborative Work Groups, driving consensus and shaping policy outcomes.
- National Legislative Committee Alaskan Region Representative
- Mr. Kindred was appointed as the primary contact for the Alaskan Region to the Alaska Members of Congress and their staff in Washington DC.
- Mr. Kindred has participated in direct meetings, email correspondence or zoom meetings when required.
- Right from the Start Representative
- Mr. Kindred has worked and the NATCA Rep in a three-part team to help new Facility Representatives and Air Traffic Managers. This is leadership alignment is to help set the standard and a collaborative working relationship at the facility.
- Alaskan Region Onboarding Representative
- Mr. Kindred has been responsible to work with new facility representatives to help get them going in their new role. He has relied on his years of experience along with working with the national committee to deliver this training.
- Anchorage Center Vice President
- Anchorage Center Area Representative
- Local Safety Council Representative
Traffic Management Coordinator
Federal Aviation Administration
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Mr. Kindred worked in the Traffic Management Unit which oversees monitoring and managing the daily flow of air traffic at Anchorage Center. These duties include optimizing traffic flow and minimizing delays due to weather, aircraft demand and airport construction that is always changing.
- Mr. Kindred worked with the military scheduling units to coordinate daily use airspace, large force exercises, and other essential duties that the military requires.
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
10.2005 - 10.2012
- Mr. Kindred received initial training in Oklahoma City and then began training at Anchorage Center. He became a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) in August 2008.
Education
AAS - Air Traffic Control
University of Alaska
Anchorage05.2003
Skills
- Air traffic regulations
- Stress tolerance
- Memory retention
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
11.2014 - Current
Traffic Management Coordinator
Federal Aviation Administration
10.2012 - 11.2014
Several positions held
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
01.2010 - Current
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
10.2005 - 10.2012
AAS - Air Traffic Control
University of Alaska