ZMA ARTCC Staff 

Staff Organization and Responsibilities

In order to smoothly and efficiently execute the various tasks of the Miami ARTCC, staff members must clearly understand their respective roles and the organization of the staff. That information is provided by this policy statement.

STAFF ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION:

• ARTCC Air Traffic Manager (ATM) - Bob Carmona - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • The ATM is appointed and removed per VATUSA policy and reports to the VATUSA Southern Region Director (DAT).

  • The ATM is responsible for the overall administration of the ARTCC.

  • The ATM is responsible for appointing staff members as described below.

  • The ATM is the chairman of the Facility Advisory Board.

• Deputy Air Traffic Manager (DATM) - Ken Bambach - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• The DATM  is appointed and removed by the ATM and reports to the ATM.

• The DATM acts as ATM in his absence.
  
  
• The DATM is jointly responsible for administration of the roster and accuracy of the roster information. 

• The DATM is responsible for administration of Visiting Controllers.

• The DATM is jointly responsible for monitoring the state of the ARTCC.

• The DATM is responsible for assisting in development and roll out of major projects

• The DATM is responsible for other tasks as may be assigned by the ATM from time to time.

• The DATM is a member of the Facility Advisory Board.

• Training Administrator (TA) - Josh Webb - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• The TA is recommended by the ATM with the approval of the VATUSA Training Department.

• The TA reports jointly to the ATM and the VATUSA Training Director.

• The TA is responsible for the development and execution of the training program.

• The TA is responsible for the selection of Staff Instructors.

• The TA is a member of the Facility Advisory Board.

Staff Instructors (SI)                   Joshua Webb - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it                   Bob Carmona - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it                   Larry Wimble - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it                   Ken Bambach - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it                   Peter Blocki - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Staff Mentors (SM) Salvatore Barcia - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Samuel Mason - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Nicholas Cavacini - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• SI's are responsible for development of the capabilities of the ARTCC Staff through execution of the Training Program. 

• SI's participate in the development of the Training Program.

• SI's continually assess the capabilities of the ARTCC personnel for the TA.

• SI's are members of the Facility Advisory Board.

• Facility Engineer (FE) - Vacant - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  

  • The FE acts as an adviser to the ATM on technical aspects of flight simulation.

  • The FE is responsible for certification, maintenance, accuracy and updating of data files related to successful and correct operation of radar clients.

  • The FE will from time to time evaluate scenery files for use in the ARTCC airspace and determine their impact on ATC operations.

  • The FE is a member of the Facility Advisory Board.

• Event Coordinator (EC) - Salvatore Barcia - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • The EC assists the ATM to develop the Event Program.

  • The EC is the liaison to Group Flights, Virtual Airlines, neighboring ARTCCs and VATSIM Event Staff for event related activities.

  • The EC is responsible for promotion of ARTCC sponsored events.

  • The EC is responsible for coordinating ATC requirements for Group Flight and VA events.

  • The EC is responsible for publishing an Event debrief, for the FAB members.

  • The EC is a member of the Facility Advisory Board.
• Webmaster/IT Specialist (IT) - Jason Clemons - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  
      o    The IT is responsible for building and maintaining the ARTCC website.
  
     o    Designs and programs new applications requested by the ATM and Facility Advisory Board.
  
     o The IT is a member of the Facility Advisory Board.
  
  
• Traffic Management Coordinator - Robbie Brehm - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  
      o    Works with the Events Coordinator to ensure sufficient staffing for events to handle traffic levels.
  
     o Works with neighboring facilities on traffic management procedures.
  
     o The TMC is a member of the Facility Advisory Board.