Paul Vokey
Moncton
Summary
An experienced and well respected leader with a consistent track record in Air Traffic Service management. With 30 years total experience in ATS, 15 of which were part of the NAV management team, I have proven to be an effective and collaborative leader that has been instrumental in overcoming a variety of personnel challenges to foster improvements in overall employee engagement. Self-motivated and competent in developing high performing teams that are empowered and committed to success. Additionally, an outstanding problem solver who is driven to identify barriers and comfortable thinking outside the box to leverage the most effective, creative and value added solutions to drive business results.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager Moncton FIR
NAV CANADA
09.2018 - 07.2022
- When faced with the pandemic challenges and company direction to reduce staff in Moncton ACC, I worked 1 on 1 with the union and individual controllers to reduce the initial number of impacted employees from 27 down to 5 controllers
- Worked with all levels of senior management as well as senior union leaders to initiate implementation of a national fatigue management program
- Represented NAV Canada in discussions with senior levels of Transport Canada
- Part of the National team for Workforce Planning
- Participated in the CEO Leadership Forum
Manager of ACC Operations
NAV CANADA
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Tireless efforts in leading Moncton FIR through a significant cultural change resulting in a remarkable turnaround in employee engagement between 2014 and 2017
- Spearheaded Halifax Terminal Airspace Modernization Project to be one of the first airports to implement RNP-AR approaches
- Implemented EXCDS Electronic Strips in the Maritime Specialty to complete the paperless environment in QM ACC
- Supported implementation of IWP in Halifax Tower
- Led Moncton management team and staff, throughout the entire FIR, to complete a full restructuring of the local organizational reporting framework
- Assumed responsibility of all FSS and Towers as well as the ACC under this new structure
- Mentored and trained all Unit Managers to be accountable for budgeting in their particular area of responsibility
- Negotiated Appendix G schedules at every site and specialty with an overall positive outcome from both a financial and engagement perspective, including a High Level 5/5
- Redefined Supervisor roles and responsibilities within the FIR and empowered them to make a wider range of decisions affecting their individual operations
- Provided training and implemented NC-SIS for all sites as well as the ACC Supervisors
Manager of ATC Operational Requirements
NAV CANADA
09.2012 - 09.2015
- In this role I championed the Moncton FIR to be on the leading edge of technology opportunities
- As a result, Moncton was the test site or first implementation location in the country for many of these initiatives
- Some of these included Electronic Flight Strips in the High Specialty, MTCD, CPDLC and EXCDS Strips in Halifax Terminal
- Implemented the first Appendix G in the country with the Moncton 4/4 DSC schedule that benefited both management and employees
Shift Manager
NAV CANADA
09.2007 - 09.2012
- As recommended by GM, I participated in the NAV CANADA LEAD Program
- CAATS Implementation Manager for first installation in the country
- Development of procedures and implementation of BUN (CAATS Back up Node) for software upgrades
- Negotiated new Structured A/S agreement between QX/QM
- International coordination initiatives with the FAA such as implementation of NAM ICD II, Random Route Trials W/B and NY Motor Routes
IFR Controller/Supervisor
NAV CANADA
06.1992 - 09.2007
- I started work with NAV CANADA in the ATOS group at Gander ACC and then qualified in both the High Domestic and Oceanic Specialties
- After nine years I transferred to Moncton ACC and qualified in the High Specialty where I eventually took on a Supervisor role before entering management in 2007
Education
Various Leadership Profile Courses -
NAV CANADA
01.2018
Labour Relations & the Negotiation Cycle - Labour Relations
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Fredericton, NB01.2016
Managing Unionized Environments - Labour Relations
Queens University, IRC
01.2015
Air Traffic Control Training - Basic Training for IFR & VFR ATC
Transport Canada Training Institute
Cornwall, Ontario01.1992
Nautical Science Diploma of Technology - Marine Studies
Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL01.1982
Skills
- Strategic Vision
- Experienced Collaborator
- Leverages Technology
- Change Champion
- Results Oriented
- Cross Functional Project Management
- Motivational Leader
- Excellent Communicator
Timeline
General Manager Moncton FIR
NAV CANADA
09.2018 - 07.2022
Manager of ACC Operations
NAV CANADA
09.2015 - 09.2018
Manager of ATC Operational Requirements
NAV CANADA
09.2012 - 09.2015
Shift Manager
NAV CANADA
09.2007 - 09.2012
IFR Controller/Supervisor
NAV CANADA
06.1992 - 09.2007
Labour Relations & the Negotiation Cycle - Labour Relations
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Managing Unionized Environments - Labour Relations
Queens University, IRC
Air Traffic Control Training - Basic Training for IFR & VFR ATC
Transport Canada Training Institute
Nautical Science Diploma of Technology - Marine Studies
Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
Various Leadership Profile Courses -
NAV CANADA
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