With these hot and sultry temperatures, we’re in the Dog Days of Summer. According to the Farmer’s Almanac and folklore for the season, if ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard. I don’t know about you, but I haven’t seen any prevailing ant hills, so there’s a chance that our winter might be mild.
Special thanks to all of you who took the time to take the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). As noted, your opinions are essential to helping shape our agency. Here’s a glimpse of what some of our employees said – Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) (youtube.com). The survey was administered from May 20 to July 5 to over 48,000 eligible employees across the FAA. We are waiting on the results now. Your input will help indicate where the challenges lie and what changes must occur for an effective civilian workforce. Thanks again for your participation.
This month, employees in the Enterprise Services Center (ESC) were able to move back into a newly remodeled Multi-Purpose Building (Bldg #24). All ESC services are now housed in one location instead of various locations around the Aeronautical Center. It was nice to be a part of the employees’ return-to-work festivities.
Our partner FAA Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC), underwent a name change and is now officially called the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace. In addition, our Office of Facility Management (AMP) members recently paid a two-day visit to examine and compare their central utility operations and critical infrastructure.
Another significant change for our Center is that we announced Robert "Bob" Molden as the new FAA Academy Director. Bob previously supervised complex air traffic operations at the Daytona Beach Air Traffic Control Tower, leading a large team of operational supervisors and controllers, while training developmental Certified Professional Controllers, and working closely with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to navigate and solve numerous operational challenges. Bob also has prior experience and success as the Orlando Executive Air Traffic Control Tower manager, leading managers and controllers while improving operational preparedness. Additionally, he has served as the FAA Academy’s Air Traffic Training Manager, executing a comprehensive training program for thousands of new-hire students and experienced air traffic controllers across multiple disciplines.
Recently, we recognized many employees during the 12th Annual AFN Awards ceremony! This is the first time we have hosted a hybrid awards program online and in CAMI’s auditorium. Eighteen individuals and teams were recognized for significantly contributing to our organization and the FAA. Congratulations to all the winners for setting the global standard in aerospace safety and efficiency.
Kindly,
Michelle Coppedge
Director, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
