Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager

Wesley Miles

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Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« on: February 27, 2020, 09:09:27 PM »
Please join me in congratulating Kyle Kaestner as the new Air Traffic Manager of Kansas City.  Kyle joined the ARTCC in 2015 as an OBS and has since developed his career, serving on staff for the last 4 years, reaching the pinnacle today with his selection to ATM.  Kyle brings years of experience and leadership to the table, and I'm excited to see the work he'll do in his new role.

Kyle takes the reigns from Rey Lopez, who last month announced his retirement.  Besides being a good friend of mine, Rey was an invaluable asset to the team and his leadership will be missed.  Congrats Rey!  Thanks for your dedication to Kansas City ARTCC and the United States Division.
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2020, 09:11:59 PM »
Congrats Kyl!
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2020, 09:17:01 PM »
Congrats Kyle!
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2020, 05:49:33 AM »
Congratulations Kyle from ZME!

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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2020, 08:05:55 AM »
Congrats Kyle!
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2020, 08:55:22 AM »
Congrats, Kyle! Rey, best of luck!
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2020, 11:08:04 AM »
Congrats Kyle!
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2020, 01:42:01 PM »
Congrats from ZJX!

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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2020, 03:39:15 PM »
Congrats Kyle!

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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2020, 04:40:46 PM »
Congrats Kyle, looking forward to working with you as our northern neighbor!

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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2020, 05:53:19 PM »
Congrats Kyle!!
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #11 on: February 29, 2020, 02:34:24 PM »
Congrats Kyle on your promotion and to Rey on your retirement!
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #12 on: February 29, 2020, 02:43:23 PM »
Congrats Kyle!
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2020, 01:16:01 PM »
Congrats Kyle!
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Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2020, 01:01:11 AM »
Congrats Kyle!! Can't wait to see what's in store for KC!!!  :D
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