ZTL Staff


Air Traffic Manager

Dan McCabe
  • Reports to the region's Air Traffic Director and oversees operations and management for an assigned ARTCC.
  • Maintains an on line presence on the VATSIM server.
  • Functions as VATUSA staff member. Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities and to stay abreast of VATUSA issues and policies.
  • Establishes an ARTCC web page and oversees its maintenance.
  • Initiates, obtains Air Traffic Director approval for, and maintains ARTCC Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Provides for coordination of position assignments and position restrictions when necessary.
  • Provides guidance and help to assigned controllers or guests.  Optionally, establishes a staff of "Mentors" to assist new controllers and guests.
  • Works with Division Events Coordinator on events that may affect the ARTCC's operations.
  • Conducts testing and training as defined, and in accordance with, the VATUSA Training SOP.
  • Optionally, conducts additional training and testing on area-specific subjects.
  • Establishes an Deputy ATM position and defines the duties of that position.  Submits selection to the region Air Traffic Director for final approval and announcement.
  • Nominates Center Instructor candidates to the ATM Instructor or Training Director for Training Department approval and announcement
  • Nominates ARTCC staff candidates to Air Traffic Director.
  • Recommends disciplinary actions to the region Air Traffic Director.

Deputy Air Traffic Manager Matt Healy

  • Assisting in development and rollout of major projects
  • Manage administration of the ZTL roster
  • Develop and maintain all letters of agreement (LOAs)
  • Monitoring the state of the ARTCC
  • Prepare monthly or bi-monthly reports
  • Perform duties of Chief in Chief's absence

Executive Staff Mike Stagg

Executive Staff Benton Wilmes

Executive Staff Wyatt Rankin

Executive Staff Matt Bromback

  • Assists in the completion of major projects.
  • Assists the ATM/DATM and other Staff with accomplishing short term goals.
  • Researches, compiles, and analyzes reports and other internal data.
  • Distributes information and aides in communication within.
  • Assists in administrative and clerical duties.
  • Reports to the DATM.

Operations Manager Joe Caban

  • Develops certification requirements and operating procedures for each position.
  • Keeps the position binder current.
  • Maintain controller tools such as airspace maps, cheat sheets, charts, and quick reference tools

Training Administrator Alan Hensley

  • Reports to the facility’s assigned Air Traffic Manger; collaterally responsible to the VATUSA Training Director and is responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of the Center’s individual training program
  • Functions as a VATUSA staff member.
  • Attends periodic meetings to report on training activities and issues and to stay abreast of issues which may involve VATUSA Training.
  • Provides the Training Director with reports on the general state of the training department of the ARTCC.
  • Establishes a Training web page for the ARTCC and oversees its maintenance.
  • Nominates ARTCC staff candidates to Air Traffic Director.
  • Recruits and nominates Instructor candidates to the VATUSA Training Department.
  • Assists the Training Director in monitoring the performance and activity of Instructors.
  • Conducts controller testing and training as defined, and in accordance with, the VATUSA Training Department.
  • Maintains close communication with the Training Director on all training matters.
  • Performs Instructor duties when necessary.
  • Maintains an on line presence on the VATSIM Network.
  • Development of Training Materials.
  • Manage administration of the ZTLTesting Program
  • Manage administration of the Controller Certifications.
  • Administration of the Mentor Program.
  • Selection and administration of the Instructor and Mentor Staff.
  • Perform staff instructor duties as necessary




Events Director Position Vacant

  • Develop and maintain an active events program within the ARTCC.
  • Established and maintain positive public relations with ZTL.
  • based virtual airlines through regular correspondence.
  • Promote ARTCC-sponsored events.
  • Coordinate positions staffing requirements for all events.

VATUSA Management
Director: Gary Milsaps
Training Director: Jon Standley
Director, Air Traffic - Southeastern Region: Tom Seeley