Ron Keel

• Held multiple certifications, including Certified Performance Controller, Airspace and Procedures Specialist, Traffic Management Specialist, and Combined Unit Traffic Management Specialist, showcasing exceptional versatility and expertise in various facets of air traffic control.
• Mentored and trained new and experienced controllers, imparting knowledge, best practices, and operational skills to enhance their capabilities and greatly assisting to contribute to highly competent workforce.

• Controlled and sequenced approximately 300 flights per day.
• Ensured safe and expeditious flow of air traffic in dynamic airspace of Atlanta ARTCC, adhering to rigorous safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated exceptional situational awareness and decision-making skills during high-pressure situations, effectively handling emergencies and ensuring safety of all flights.
• Researched continually to stay up to date on new FAA rules and policies.

• Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
• Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
• Managed air traffic to ensure balanced flow of traffic to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport.

Provide traffic management instructions and restrictions to adjust flow of traffic as well as ensuring safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic while minimizing delays. Maximizing system capacity is incumbent to reduce potential delays to the NAS. Monitoring weather conditions, facility capacity, and personnel/equipment status all contribute to an efficient system operation.

• Responsible for air space redesign
• LOA’s
• Procedural changes
• Briefings (verbal and written) regarding operational changes.

• Running shift(s) which includes: training assignments, mitigating break rotation, leave approval.
• Assigning controllers to combine or de-combine control positions as traffic and complexity warrant.
• Assigning on-the-job training to ensure controllers in training receive adequate training hours per day.
• Monitored overall operation to ensure efficiency is applied in all aspects of workday.
• Coordinated with surrounding facilities regarding traffic management initiatives, contingency situations (equipment failure).
• Landline coordination for potential unorthodox procedures.
• Daily log up upkeep (logging equipment outages, runway closures, etc).
• Coordinated with other facilities or airport operations regarding emergency aircraft or crashes

• Expertly handled launch and recovery of naval aircraft on board aircraft carrier, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and precise timing for seamless operations.
• Efficiently operated and maintained radar systems to monitor and identify incoming and outgoing aircraft, enhancing situational awareness and minimizing potential risks.
• Skillfully guided ships during flight operations, providing critical instructions to ensure safe navigation and prevent any mishaps during take-offs and landings.
• Successfully organized and managed tanker and receiver operations, enabling efficient aerial refueling for naval aircraft, thereby extending their operational range.
• Collaborated with fellow air traffic controllers, pilots, and deck crews to maintain clear and effective communication, resulting in smooth coordination and optimal flight schedules.