The Instructors
Amanda Staniec
Former Air Traffic Controller with nearly a decade of experience at Oakland Center (ZOA). Beginning her FAA career as an off-the-street hire with no prior aviation background, Amanda developed firsthand insight into the hiring process, academy demands, and the skills required to succeed in training and on the floor. During her career, she served as a training representative for her area, leading simulator sessions, mentoring new developmental controllers, and preparing academy graduates for certification in a live operational environment. With a degree in education, Amanda combines real-world ATC experience with proven instructional ability, specializing in breaking down complex procedures into clear, practical lessons that help future controllers build confidence, improve performance, and prepare for success at every stage of the process.
Ronnie Williams
Ronnie is a former air traffic controller with over 32 years of experience in the En Route and Terminal environment. Having controlled at Indianapolis Center (ZID), Jacksonville Center (ZJX) and Oakland Center (ZOA) for the bulk of his career, Ronnie also controlled at Honolulu Air Traffic Control Tower and Approach Control. This wide range of experience led to post retirement work as an Air Traffic Control Instructor at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City and as a Field Air Traffic Control Instructor at Oakland Center (ZOA). Ronnie has been providing Academy and Field instruction for almost 10 years. His wide-ranging experience in Air Traffic Control has given him the insight and understanding of the ATC system and all of its diversity. With an FAA career of instructing and post-retirement contract instructing allows Ronnie to teach at the very highest level for his students.