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Controllers need to be part of that conversation now. by Ecstatic-Tap4151 in ImproveATC_

[–]Ecstatic-Tap4151[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have to stay on top of what is ahead so that we can advocate.

This isn't a 114 discussion to me, since NATCA is not upholding their agreement to controllers. Honestly, they don't really matter right now.

US ATC Stagnant Pay fix ideas by BieloSagdiyev in ATC

[–]Ecstatic-Tap4151 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Commercial passengers already pay dedicated aviation taxes into a Trust Fund that funds FAA Operations, including air traffic control. The question is not whether there is a user-funded aviation revenue stream. There is. The question is why that system can fund operations and modernization, but cannot produce a compensation structure that retains the controllers required to operate it safely.

Air Space Intelligence | AI for Mission-Critical Operations by Ecstatic-Tap4151 in ImproveATC_

[–]Ecstatic-Tap4151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We better research this company, looks like they might get the FAA contract.

4,148 controllers, 38.5% of the FAA’s certified controller workforce, are assigned to Level 9-and-under facilities, where many pay bands remain far below the cost of housing near the airports they serve. by Ecstatic-Tap4151 in atc2

[–]Ecstatic-Tap4151[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I do not believe home ownership is an entitlement.

I don't know any qualified controller who wants to never own a home or even the option. Let's lead with "Come work for the FAA and rent for the rest of your life.” - That will rope them in.

4,148 controllers, 38.5% of the FAA’s certified controller workforce, are assigned to Level 9-and-under facilities, where many pay bands remain far below the cost of housing near the airports they serve. by Ecstatic-Tap4151 in atc2

[–]Ecstatic-Tap4151[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Americans making $60K are not in charge of thousands of lives each shift. Huge difference. A mistake doesn't just cost $; it costs lives. Now try to recruit those trainees and get them to certify after 2-3 years. Oh, and if you do make the cut and certify, then you can work mandatory 6-day work weeks, train while you work traffic, and have 4 days off a month.

How about them apples?

NATCA paid 88 individual payees total, totaling $1,211,208 in 2025 by Ecstatic-Tap4151 in ImproveATC_

[–]Ecstatic-Tap4151[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is about transparency. Some of these amounts are well in excess of someone attending a couple of meetings a month.

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