Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager

Kyle Kaestner

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Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« on: November 14, 2021, 02:49:39 AM »
I am proud to announce that Chris Raabe has filled the DATM role at ZKC. Chris brings numerous years of air traffic control and instructor experience from ZBW. I'm confident Chris' military background will help lead the ARTCC into the future.  Congratulations Chris and welcome to the team!
Kyle Kaestner
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vZKC - Kansas City ARTCC

Richard Sill

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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2021, 05:51:09 AM »
Congratulations Chris from ZME!

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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2021, 09:15:32 AM »
Congrats, Chris!!
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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2021, 10:16:09 AM »
Congrats Chris! Well deserved.


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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2021, 11:08:47 AM »
Congratulations Chris! All the best with your new role.


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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2021, 11:11:43 AM »
Congrats! Welcome to the team.
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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2021, 11:46:37 AM »
Congrats Chris!
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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2021, 12:28:06 PM »
Congratulations Chris!
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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2021, 02:45:17 PM »
Congrats Chris! Good luck in your new position.
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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2021, 04:19:47 PM »
Congrats from ZDV!
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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2021, 11:02:11 PM »
Congrats Chris!

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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2021, 11:34:18 PM »
Congrats Chris!!
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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2021, 02:32:42 AM »
Thanks all!
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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2021, 10:29:19 AM »
Congratulations Chris!
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Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2021, 04:47:51 PM »
Congrats Chris welcome aboard!
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