Operational Air Traffic Control Expertise for Complex Airspace
Career FAA and military air traffic controllers with decades of live operational experience, providing subject matter expertise, simulation support and controller staffing across tower, approach (TRACON), en route and oceanic (ATOP) operations.
Core Aviation Consulting Services
Comprehensive operational support, technical advisory, and airspace testing tailored to government agencies, defense partners, commercial contractors, and private enterprises.
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Career air traffic controllers serving as technical advisors and simulation SMEs for NASA, the FAA, the DOT and prime contractors.
Real-Time Simulation Support: High-fidelity operational input from career En Route and tactical controllers.
Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Testing: Scenario design and workload feedback analysis for advanced airspace research.
National Airspace System (NAS) Insight: Bridging the gap between conceptual engineering and real-world operational safety.
Regulatory & Procedural Expertise: Deep operational knowledge grounded in FAA Order JO 7110.65, separation standards and air traffic procedures.
Contractor Support: Augmenting prime and subcontractor teams to meet federal requirements.
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Air traffic controllers holding active Control Tower Operator (CTO) certificates, plus tactical airspace management for wildland firefighting aviation, mountain operations, temporary towers and TFR coordination.
Mobile Tower Staffing: Rapid-response controllers with active CTO certificates to establish and maintain temporary control environments.
Incident Airspace Management: High-volume traffic deconfliction for aerial firefighting and disaster response operations.
Complex Terrain Coordination: Subject matter expertise in mountain operations and localized weather constraints.
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs): Safe routing and airspace protection for large-scale events and VIP movements.
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Airspace integration support for drone (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) programs, grounded in real-world air traffic control experience.
NextGen & UTM Integration: Practical evaluation of Unmanned Traffic Management and Advanced Air Mobility concepts.
Concept of Operations Review: Operational feedback on how UAS and AAM flights will interact with controlled airspace.
Procedure Development: Input on routes, coordination and communication procedures.