Suresh Patel
Westfield,IN
Summary
Obtain a position as an Airway Transportation System Specialist ATSS (NAS Area Specialist) Currently employed with Indianapolis ARTCC (ZID) providing system maintenance, modification, reconfiguration, and certification. Trained in the following COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS) VSCS Training and Backup Switch (VTABS) Digital Audio Legal Recording (DALR) Remote Communications Air/Ground (RCAG) Radio Communication Link (RCL) Backup Emergency Communications (BUEC) Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) National Defense Air to Ground Radio (NDAG) Fiber-Optic Transmission System (FOTS)
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airway Transportation System Specialist FV-2101-H
Federal Aviation Administration
Indianapolis, IN
06.2005 - Current
- Diagnosed, evaluated, and restored COM systems and networks supporting Air Traffic during system and network failures in the NAS
- Systems included Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS), VSCS Training and Backup Switch (VTABS), Digital Audio Legal Recording (DALR), Remote Communications Air/Ground (RCAG), Radio Communication Link (RCL), and Backup Emergency Communications (BUECS), National Defense Air to Ground and Radio and FOTS
- Coordinated with FTI and Air Traffic on the system and circuit cutovers to bring the new systems and services into NAS
- Troubleshoot FTI telephone line and monitoring line outages, installed RCE-CMT equipment at ZID SOC, Ran Cat 5 cables from COM unit to SOC, tested, installed, and configured databases
- With these efforts, ZID SOC is now able to monitor COM services
- Coordinated with FTI, AT, and FAA Telcom divisions to prevent unscheduled telco outages with the IND District
- Developed a local drawing for RADAR 3600 modem and 6250 modems
- This resulted in ease of troubleshooting and needed documentation for training purposes
- Coordinated, reviewed, and provided input on various COM projects for BUEC facility Projects including replacing the cable and antenna system on the NAS critical system
- Provided technical assistance to various modifications and installations on the ZID/RCAG, BUEC, and NDAG facilities
- Currently part of the team working on the Backup Emergency Communications project for Environmental Remote Monitoring subsystem (ERMS) connectivity using Radio control Equipment (RCE)
- Through the ERMS system, ATSS can monitor fuel tanks and uninterruptible power supply, engine generators, commercial power, temperature, and a battery power source
- Similarly, ZID/SOC personnel can also to monitor system functions from ERMS
- Diversity experience with Installing air-to-ground and ground-to-ground switches, routers, and Servers for Voice Switch and Installing new Radio for Indianapolis SSC
- I was assigned a project for the Break room, Indianapolis COMM/SSC
- During the project involving management and employees
- My role was the safety concern due to COVID-19
- Followed the Safety policy, Integrated risk management checklist (IRMC), safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hat.
Detail at Indianapolis IND/SSC (SOC) NAS FV 2101-I
Federal Aviation Administration
Indianapolis, IN
04.2012 - 08.2015
- Attended teleconferences and coordinated chronic outage issues and scheduled & and unscheduled interruptions with FTI, FAA Telcom, and Air Traffic
- Checked Data Management Team (DMT), Technical Operations Toolbox (TOT) Report, static ticket opening, and closing, Code 80's and Code 60's, using the Event Manager application for managing data and resources of the National Airspace System (NAS)
- Checked regular FTI/Telco Lines status using Network Management and Operations (NMO), Telecommunications Enterprise Management Tool (TEMT) resources, and updated Daily Record of facility operation, facility status, service area, District, GNAS, Airspace and also Backup power, site access, and Telco Boxes
- Collected data on Radio-frequency Interference (RFI) from Air Traffic
- Using FALCON simulated plotted and narrowed down Aircraft locations getting RFI
- Sent information to the Spectrum Engineering team to isolate the location of the Interference
- Collaboration and coordination with Air Traffic, sharing the information during the time of maintenance and ensuring any reduced equipment and what was the impact on NAS and prepared for how to mitigation system
- Followed by FAA maintenance policy and administrative requirements, Interaction with other organizations, and involved in the exchange of ideas and information through phone, and Teams.
Construction Material – Testing and Inspection
K & S Engineers Inc.
Highland, INDIANA
03.1998 - 08.2001
- As a Concrete Inspector, provided concrete testing to determine slump, air content, temperature, and compressive strength of cylinders and cores
- Provided asphalt testing to determine thickness, compaction density, extraction, and asphalt content
- Inspection Soil testing, using the nuclear gauge for testing.
Electrical Engineer
Paper and Partial Board Industry
Shahada, Maharashtra, India
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Responsible for troubleshooting, modification, calibrating, and installing plant utilities
- Trained in electrical distribution systems (High Voltage/Low Voltage), power generation systems, and synchronization with the Grid system
- Responsible and accountable for maintaining power generation equipment, Engine Generator, and test equipment
- Responsible and managed residential and commercial power distributions
- As an Electrical Engineer responsible for Overhead transmission lines and underground power lines.
Temporary Detail INDT/ Indianapolis. General National Airspace System (GNAS)
Federal Aviation Administration
Indianapolis, IN
03.2015
- As an Airway Transportation System Specialist assisted and helped with the installation of new equipment, MDR radio, and Remote communication Equipment
- (RCE)
- During the Installation, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance using Comm-App and Anritsu to monitor and performance measurement log files for the Radio CAVU 2100, CM300 V1, and CM-300 V2 also using VOIP operations through MDTS application to perform corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance
- Identified troubleshot, and narrowed FTI/Telco lines or FAA equipment, determined the cause, and took corrective actions on radio, RCE, and responder at the site
- Understand the big picture of how FTI/Telco lines, routers/switches, and responder interfaces with GNAS and Indianapolis SSC.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology -
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
12.2005
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology -
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology
05.1986
Skills
- Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS)
- VSCS Training and Backup Switch (VTABS)
- Digital Audio Legal Recording (DALR)
- Remote Communications Air/Ground (RCAG)
- Radio Communication Link (RCL)
- Backup Emergency Communications (BUEC)
- Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
- National Defense Air to Ground Radio (NDAG)
- Fiber-Optic Transmission System (FOTS)
- Hardware Maintenance Course Development
- C & Basic programming languages
- Windows 10 operating system
- Mathlab, Pspice, RSlogix, Networking Architect (TCP/IP) software packages
- English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati languages
Certification
- Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS)
- VSCS Training and Backup Switch (VTABS)
- Digital Audio Legal Recording (DALR)
- Remote Communications Air/Ground (RCAG)
- Backup Emergency Communications (BUEC)
Job Announcement Number
AGL-ATO-24-0018-88208
Control Number
770462100
Job Related Training
- FAA (45519001) INCREASING NAS KNOWLEDGE (INK), FAA ORDER 6000.15 (FIELD CONDUCTED)
- FAA (44043001) COMM RADIO FREQUENCY
- FAA (68000059) New Employee EOSH Awareness
- FAA (47012) (CBI) INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATION
- FAA (88592) VHF & UHF COMM EQUIPMENT
- FAA (45572001) INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- FAA (45034) RADIO CONTROL EQUIPMENT (RCE)
- FAA (44042001) RCE HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
- FAA (12673001) FAA OSH Rights and Responsibilities
- FAA (88593) VHF & UHF COMM EQUIP (PART B) REMOTE FACILITY WIRING (CP81B)
- FAA (40045) DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER, TYPE II (DVR2)
- FAA (68000149) Electrical Safety - Qualified Person
- FAA (10603) FY08 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (SMS)
- FAA (88588) VOICE SWITCHING AND CONTROL SYS (VSCS W/ VCSU UPGRADE) PERF EXAM (CP77)
- FAA (40074001) VSCS/VTABS HARDWARE MAINTENANCE (40332) RADIO COMMUNICATIONS LINK (RCL) COMMON EQUIPMENT
- FAA (44321) MICROWAVE COMMUNICATIONS LINK PRINCIPLES
- FAA VSCS TRAINING AND BACKUP SYSTEM (VTABS) PERF EXAM (CP78)
- FAA (47413) DATA TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR LONG-RANGE RADAR
- FAA (30200114) Travel Charge Card: Cardholder Training
- FAA CM-300 UHF SERIES RADIO SYSTEM PERF EXAM (CP79)
- FAA 49446030) Remote Monitoring and Logging System (RMLS) Peabody Training
- FAA (45575001) FIBER OPTIC CONCEPTS
- FAA (43542) NADIN PSN HARDWARE MAINTENANCE COURSE
- FAA (04017) ProjectWise Electronic Drawing Management System
- FAA (40052) VSCS SITE SOFTWARE SUPPORT
- FAA (45018) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) RESOLUTION (FIELD CONDUCTED)
- FAA (49460004) TECHNICAL OPERATIONS SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM (T-SAP) INTRODUCTION AND SUBMITTER TRAINING
- (FAA) 49446047) REMOTE MONITORING AND LOGGING SYSTEM (RMLS) EVENT MANAGER COURSE
- (FAA) 68000149 Electrical Safety - Qualified Person
- FAA (49400019) Technical Operations Operational Risk Management; ORM Fundamentals
Citizenship
US Citizen
Phone
317-247-2210, 317-414-1902
References
- Emmett Clark, NAS Integration and Support Group (NISG), Emmett.Clark@faa.gov, 202-267-2984
- Randy Wilson, ZID SOC NOM Manager, Randall.J.Wilson@faa.gov, 317-247-2248
- James Blake, Program Manager-AJO, James.e.blake@faa.gov, 302-382-9957
Timeline
Temporary Detail INDT/ Indianapolis. General National Airspace System (GNAS)
Federal Aviation Administration
03.2015
Detail at Indianapolis IND/SSC (SOC) NAS FV 2101-I
Federal Aviation Administration
04.2012 - 08.2015
Airway Transportation System Specialist FV-2101-H
Federal Aviation Administration
06.2005 - Current
Construction Material – Testing and Inspection
K & S Engineers Inc.
03.1998 - 08.2001
Electrical Engineer
Paper and Partial Board Industry
01.1992 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology -
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology -
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology
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