United States
Creative problem-solving leader with deep experience in aviation, air traffic control/management, broad-based technical knowledge, resource management, acquisition, logistics, program management, strategic thinking with advanced education and credentialing in Aviation Safety Management, ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor, and iCMM evaluation. Whether functioning as a U.S. Air Force ATC'er, European Altitude Reservation Specialist, Air Traffic Complex Manager, Air Traffic Requirements advocate, or as a National Airspace System advisor to the FAA through September 2001 or in his capacity as a consultant, “JJ” as he is known, has become a sought after expert in air traffic management, aviation safety, transportation security and communications, navigation, and surveillance technology applications. Over the past four decades, JJ Johnson has continuously contributed to a safer more efficient air transportation system. JJ was instrumental in numerous post 9-11 interagency and international forums resulting in establishment of the National Capitol Region Coordination Center, Domestic Events Net, and a comprehensive blueprint for the evolution of the Nation’s domestic air surveillance system calling for the modernization of surveillance sensors, as well as establishing a robust distributive capability, to ensure the national surveillance support to over 15 government agencies. As an FAA consultant, Mr. Johnson acted as a consultant, principle advisor, and writer of the initial Next Generation Air Transportation System Plan, known today as NextGen, delivered to Congress in 2005. Participated in development, drafting, and coordination of FAA and ATO input to the National Strategy for Aviation Security and seven sub-strategies resulting from the Presidential Directive for Homeland Security 16 / Homeland Defense 47 Mission Analysis Team Lead, led interdepartmental team focused on locating and mitigating interference to ground and space-based navigation signals
Operational Business Strategy Consultant and Principle advisor to the FAA Interagency Surveillance, Automation, and Communications (ISAC) Staff Director that guided the formulation and preparation of Interagency budget strategy development for $1.2 Billion Long Range Radar System Lifecycle Extension Program (SLEP); Aided in the framing and initial writing of the OHS Sponsored National Capitol Region Coordination Center (NCRCC) concept of operations; Facilitated cooperation between DoD and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to solve mutual Alaskan surveillance radar sustainment issues and assisted in FAA budget strategy development—justified/acquired $8.1 million initial investment and USAF budget adjustment of $13 million, which launched modification effort to fix problem 2 years early.
CEO and Managing Partner of a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) currently providing air transportation system engineering, concept development and analysis, program management and safety management consulting services. Strategy and Management Consultant to FAA Office of Airports Safety and Operations in development and deployment of Airports Geographic Information System (GIS). Task Lead and System Safety Management Analyst Consultant to FAA ATO System Operations Safety Management Office. As Senior Safety Analyst and Strategy Consultant to the FAA ATO Procedures Development Group, Conducted a critical review of NTSB's strategic plan and a detail-driven assessment of the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety Regional workload and investigation activities resulting in management adoption of several recommendations to enable Regional Directors (RD) to better define their roles, responsibilities, and resources needed to satisfy their mission goals. Provided key management support to the Joint Planning and Development Office as a key member of a select team that developed, completed and delivered inaugural Next Generation Transportation Plan End State document to Congress
Lead consultant on development of Operational Concept for ATO Aviation Security; Developing needed program and acquisition documentation of systems requirements to enable ability to meet inter- and intra- agency aviation security needs. Participated in development, drafting, and coordination of FAA and ATO input to the National Strategy for Aviation Security and seven sub-strategies resulting from the Presidential Directive for Homeland Security 16 / Homeland Defense 47. Mission Analysis Team Lead, led interdepartmental team focused on locating and mitigating interference to ground and space-based navigation signals. Directed team in defining needs, high-level requirements, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates and a preliminary Investment Analysis Plan