Kevin Karpé is the CEO and Founder of Diverse Vector Aviation Consulting LLC (DVAC). He was an Air Traffic Controller and manager with the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization (ATO) for 31 Years, and is a 7-year Veteran of the US Navy where he served at ashore and afloat commands. DVAC is a Certified Veteran Owned Small Business and provides specialty services for aerospace and aviation organizations including Safety Managements Systems (SMS), airport operations, airspace and procedure design, noise and environmental review, municipality assistance, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), which includes integration of these new entrants into the National Airspace System (NAS). DVAC also provides expert witness services for litigation support, and more.Please see the company website, www.diversevector.com for further information, or call 858-663-7735, and of course email kevin.karpe@diversevector.com.

Representing the City of San Marcos, CA, appointed by San Diego County District Supervisors to provide recommendations to airport staff on selected actions that require County Supervisor approval. The Committee conducts public meetings to provide a forum for, and receive input on, airport-related issues.

Senior Subject Matter Expert in Air Traffic Control. Collaborated with individual teams assigned to the FAA Systems Engineering and Technical Support Services (SETSS) program. This program directed the development and implementation strategy for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and other unmanned new entrant systems to integrate into the National Airspace System, supporting FAA NextGen and Air Traffic Organization Strategy Directorate offices.

Southern California TRACON (SCT) is the busiest radar approach control in the world, with over 2 million operations per year. I assisted the Air Traffic Manager in the daily operations of the facility. Directly managed all aspects of staff support departments for the facility which were: Airspace and Procedures, Training, Safety/QA/QC, Planning and Requirements, and Administrative Services. These departments consisted of 5 Managers and 15 Support Specialists, Administrative personnel, and a contract training group with approximately 10 individuals. Collaborated successfully with our Labor partner, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) on many different issues and was able to work toward a mutual benefit for all.Coordinated special operations between the operational workforce and support functions including VIP movement, airport closures, military operations, UAS/UAV activities, airshows etc. Ensured that traffic management initiatives were implemented as necessary for the 51 airports that SCT serves. Designated facility focal responsible for the success of the FAA Optimization of Airspace and Procedures in the Metroplex (OAPM) for Southern California airspace. This project was the largest most complex airspace redesign in the U.S. Please see my resume for many more examples of my experience and success.

Conducted analysis on staffing trends including certification and attrition rates of the Controller Workforce (CWF) as well as the Other Than Controller Workforce (OTCWF), and develop on-going staffing strategies.Oversaw development of facility strategic plans and objectives, in conjunction with ATO, WSA, and SCT District offices and business Units. This included air traffic management systems, employee and stakeholder relations, human capital management, professional training, workforce and leadership development, and infrastructure.-Primary contact for the SCT District in coordinating and integrating strategic initiatives across the ATO and with FAA, and external stakeholders. The PSA department was the focal for all facility outreach programs.- Developed and maintained a district wide five year strategic plan ensuring periodic comprehensive reviews and reports on progress and accomplishments.- Conducted performance metric modeling and analysis, and provide oversight of district performance reporting system(s). Collected strategic plan and program data from district facilities and report on progress and performance relative to corporate goals and strategic initiatives. - Established and maintained documented policies and procedures for the administration of the district including organizational standards for structure, positions, directives, correspondence, and coordination.- Advisor to the District Manager and SCT Staff Manager on issues of integration of departments and resources, organizational effectiveness and efficiency for the facility and district. - Led activities of restructuring, shared services implementation, change management and re-engineering of support mechanisms and business acumen. - Formulated best value and low risk strategies with data driven research, analysis and planning for introduction of new capability to improve performance. Delivered independent research and data to facilitate the development of district performance metrics.

Safety/Quality Control Manager. Responsible for all aspects of the facility QC program. I conducted facility review of events, and advised the District ATM and subordinate managers in the conduct of actions related to those events. Other responsibilies included:- Informed the District Manager/ATM of operational issues affecting district facilities. - Provided supervision and guidance to Safety Front Line Managers, Support Specialists, and Safety Technician. - Responsible for long term strategic planning to reduce Operational Errors and ensure safety and efficiency, while maintaining cost control. - Identified areas of concern in all district facilities and provides suggestions for improvement. - Integrated all safety assurance functions and activities to achieve objectives. - Served as liaison to outside entities involving safety related activities and inquiries, i.e.: AOV, ATO-S, Service Area, and other customers. - Managed the department professionally and ethically to maintain credibility and quality standards.

Managed tactical day-to-day operations in level 12 Tracon. Responsible for strategic planning of the Coast Area of Southern California TRACON. Personnel included 5 FLMs, and 42 controllers. Primary responsibilities include: - Shift-by-shift operational management of 6 areas and TMU. Normal shift staffing of 7-10 FLMs, 60-90 controller staffing, and 3-5 STMC and TMC personnel. Responsbile for 2 Core 30 airports (SAN-LAX), 51 public airports, all training, and special operations including VIP movement, TFRs, military ops, and other operational evolutions.- Other responsbilities include facilitating pay discrpancies, leave issues, and other LMR activity. This includes activity by shift and also within the Coast area itself. Conduct problem solving and training

Quality Assurance Staff AWP-505. Assigned to the Director of Operations staff. As a Western Service Area Quality Assurance Specialist my primary responsibilies included:- Communicated with District Managers, Air Traffic Managers, other regional and facility Quality Assurance Staff Managers, and Staff Support Specialists to ensure a complete understanding of quality assurance programs. - Augmented facility evaluation teams and NTSB Go-Teams. - Conducted quality assurance site visits to all Western Terminal Service Area facilties. - On-call specialist providing guidance and assistance in facility review of accidents and incidents, 24/7.- Reviewed of all Quality Assurance Orders in place for the Western Terminal Service Area.- Provided input to national QA/QC initiatives and facilitate Document Change Proposals (DCP) for the Western Terminal Service Area affecting QA/QC matters.

Managed all aspects of Gillespie ATCT. Responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. Set and adjusted long and short-term priorities. Approved leave; prepared schedules for completion of work; assigned work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluated work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gave advice on work and on administrative matters; made decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; heard and resolved group grievances and serious employee complaints; effected disciplinary actions; recommended/approved selections and transfers; recommended awards; approved expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel within the facility; and identified and arranged for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Communicates and reinforces EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities, including selection, training, and transfers. Supported and participated in the labor management partnership process and fostered a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Met or had contact with high ranking military and civilian managers, representatives of the aviation industry, key staff of public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors.

Front Line Manager in the Burbank Area of Southern California TRACON (SCT). Primary responsibilities include:- Supervising a staff of air traffic control specialist who is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within the Burbank Area of specialization of SCT.- Planned and assigned work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules.- Approved leave; gave advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.- Evaluated performance of employees and recommended performance ratings. Heard and processed grievances and elevated more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level.- Identified and arranged for developmental and other training needs of employees. - Found ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. - Adjusted staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommended goals and objectives for the area and tracked accomplishments.- Communicate and reinforced diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities,including selection, training, and transfers. Supported and participated in the labor management partnershipprocess, and fostered a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Support Specialist SCT Planning and Requirements. Primary responbilities include:- Developed, reviews, and coordinates procedures with internal and external facilities.- Researched available resources to provide support and guidance to internal facilities- Coordinated with Service Area personnel.- Coordinated with SCT departments: Safety, Training, Administrative, Systems Operations, and Technical Operations.Airspace and Procedures specialist. Primary repsonbilities include:- Airspace modeling, redesign, sectorization, management and development - Staff Studies, Rule Making- Public meetings, User meetings- Outreach programs- Outage procedures, beacon codes, similar sounding call signs, decommissioning of facilities- Reviewed lasers, balloons, fireworks- Processed fly-bys; parachute jumps; aerial mapping- Reviewed Oceanic procedures for use in terminal environment.- Coordinated use of Special Use Airspace- Reviewed, updated, and amended Tower En Route Control (TEC).- Wrote Letters to Airmen; Waivers.- Developed, wrote, and briefed Letters of Agreement (LOA), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).- Prepared operational briefings.- Participated in meetings and telcons related to new technology and Technical Operations projects within the boundaries of Southern California Airspace.- Resolved operational NAS trouble reports (MSAW, Automation, Data/Comm) and Unsatisfactory Condition Reports.- Coordinated with System Operations department on new equipment installations/upgrades requiring letters of agreement. - Served as Originators of Needs Assessment Program project submissions for the District.- Completed agency assigned training.- Maintained proficiency on regulations and operational systems.- Performed training of operational personnel on new system functionality.

Frontline Air Traffic Controller providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in the National Airspace System. Please contact me for specific date of individual facilities and type of ratings.