NOTAM Subject Matter Expert providing experienced operational knowledge regarding digital NOTAMs, legacy NOTAMs and how the FAA operates in the International Aeronautical Information arena.
Extensive rapport with various ICAO states in NOTAMs/AIS through in person team workgroups and technical interchange meetings.
As a former author of FAA NOTAM order 7930.2, formats, policy and change procedures have been dealt with on a daily basis.
Quality control of the NOTAM system was performed on a daily basis regarding formats being used that are missed by either the business rules or human error.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
NOTAM Subject Matter Expert/Senior Program Analyst
Safety Net Solutions, Sub Contractor To LEIDOS
FAA HQ. Washington, D.C.
04.2013 - 12.2023
Collaborated with NOTAM manager identifying issues affecting NOTAM order (7930.2).
Managed along with FAA NOTAM SME changes to the 7930.2. Policy and Procedural updates.
Initiated/Coordinated multiple NOTAM seminars at the bi-annual AAAE Airport Safety Meetings.
Trained airport operators how to issue, format and adhere to the 7930.2 NOTAM order.
Supported the ongoing NOTAM modernization efforts of the Program Management Office (PMO).
Assisted with the FAA Governance team in formulating NOTAM scenarios for NOTAM modernization.
Worked with AIM management on reducing PERM NOTAM proliferation. Reduced old PERM NOTAMS that were over 1 year old by 30%. Direct phone calls to the airports involved.
NOTAM/AIM SME/Consultant
PASSUR Aerospace, Inc.
Stamford, CT
03.2010 - 03.2012
As NOTAM SME, focused on formulating template for NOTAM input by airport operators that are subscribed to PASSUR OPSNet platform.
Implemented as sales tool, PASSURs presence at FAA multiple Safety seminars. Instructed airport operators and inspectors varied NOTAM scenarios under auspices of PASSUR AEROSPACE, utilizing small workgroups.
Key reviewer of any changes to PASSURs OPSNet tools regarding Aeronautical Information and NOTAMs.
Assisted in creating digital NOTAM texts at Seattle and Denver Airports.
Presented to various airport operators benefits of digital NOTAMs versus present legacy NOTAMs.
U.S. NOTAM Manager, FAA.
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
HQ. FAA, WASHINGTON, D.C.
01.2005 - 01.2010
Managed 12 NOTAM specialists and 4 NOTAM supervisors.
Controlled NOTAM budget of 3 million dollars.
Established smooth work flow for employees and no union grievances filed.
Created along with 2 other FAA managers the first start of digital NOTAMs. Now the Federal NOTAM System (FNS).
Conceived and implemented a POINTER NOTAM, still in use today. Made flight service briefers job easier to brief pilots.
Involved in the implementation of multiple output formats including Domestic, ICAO and plain language NOTAMs.
Enabling digital entry at the NOTAM source.
FAA Liaison with the International Civil Aviation Organization for NOTAMs and Aeronautical Information.
Working member of numerous RTCA workgroups including sub committee SC-206, Aeronautical Information and Meteorological Data Link Services.
Working member of RTCA SC-217, Aeronautical Databases with EUROCAE WG-44.
Continuing member of ICAO Aeronautical Information Management Implementation Task Force (AAITF).
Author of the FAA NOTAM order 7930.2 during my tenure.
Responsible for the start and continuation of NOTAM Industry Days.
Worked with the PMO regarding business rules for digital NOTAMs.
Authorized the direct entry of digital NOTAMs pertaining to Tower Light Obstruction outages.
Analyzed and approved the use of a special template that is 100% accurate when submitting these types of NOTAMs directly in the NOTAM system, without NOTAM office specialist intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education With Minor in Geography
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
Skills
Training and mentoring
Strong analytical skills
Customer Focus
Creative solutions
Program Evaluation
Timeline
NOTAM Subject Matter Expert/Senior Program Analyst
Safety Net Solutions, Sub Contractor To LEIDOS
04.2013 - 12.2023
NOTAM/AIM SME/Consultant
PASSUR Aerospace, Inc.
03.2010 - 03.2012
U.S. NOTAM Manager, FAA.
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education With Minor in Geography
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