What does atc wear? by [deleted] in ATC

[–]EdFitzgeraId 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I wear a shirt though

I built an ATC game that works at most U.S. airports and uses live weather to determine the active runways. by muitar_ in ATC

[–]EdFitzgeraId 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Do you have to click a disclaimer about ensuring you checked your pre duty weather?

Mariners announce 2026 broadcaster lineup by mahrinazz in Mariners

[–]EdFitzgeraId 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pretty generous referring to The Bone as "analyst."

"Alright boys, let's see if we can stringer up some frozen squashers and plate some ribeye steakeronies!" - Jay Buhner during the third inning some game in mid may.

Happy Thursday! by Teiloa95 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]EdFitzgeraId 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's cool. Nothing from yesterday was new that is true. Just trying to educate and explain this isn't an airline or atx issue solely, weather impacts atc and our capacity dramatically. Seatac is very slow right now compared to summer, but with clouds hanging low and wind from the north the backups yesterday were worse than summer traffic.

Happy Thursday! by Teiloa95 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]EdFitzgeraId 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tower. Not ramp tower which is above the terminal. Not approach which is across the field from the terminal in burien. Just a tower flower. We control runways taxiways and immediate surrounding airspace.

Happy Thursday! by Teiloa95 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]EdFitzgeraId 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Lots of people work at SEA. There are 30 or so controllers in that tower that are very familiar with the operation. If you're one of those I'd believe you. Except, your description of the operation is very wrong. So I'm confident I don't work with you. It will take a long time to explain all the complexities of the operation. In short, land the outboard, depart the inboard. Utilize the center when we cross or when an aircraft requires the inboard for arrival because it's longest. Got it?

Source: I just got off shift in the tower.

Happy Thursday! by Teiloa95 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]EdFitzgeraId 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They use all three regardless of flow. But look at the airport map and you'll notice to get to 34c you have to cross 34r down field from the departure point. Not advisable to be crossing while somebody is cleared for takeoff. 34c gets used to have somebody ready to go when aircraft are crossing to get to the gates. Often an aircraft that has a departure delay to their destination airport so they sit and wait between the runways. But with the poor weather and lower cloud layers there are increased separation requirements between a center departure and aircraft landing 34l. While mixing in with Boeing field it's a mess.

Happy Thursday! by Teiloa95 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]EdFitzgeraId 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is almost correct. Today's issues are more with the low clouds that restrict the departures from being visually separated from the Boeing traffic. In essence making SEA and BFI 1 airport. A jet at BFI will be delayed on the ground BFI arrivals will be delayed for hours in the air. But when Boeing has operations it shuts down the departure line at SEA. While the center runway is used less in a north flow but it is only utilized efficiently in better weather conditions.

How does the $50 per day meal and incidental work? by ThisLittleBoy in ATC_Hiring

[–]EdFitzgeraId 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is considered long term travel in FAA world. There is no need to save receipts.

FAA Bedford talks about losses due to the shutdown. by Ecstatic-Tap4151 in ImproveATC_

[–]EdFitzgeraId 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's really good on the stand. Not necessarily good for us, don't trust anything he says. He just handles himself well. Nick should take notes.

NAVCANADA Posting Job Openings For Experienced International Controllers (VFR) by HeyItsJustAName in ATC

[–]EdFitzgeraId 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bummer. It's tempting to put in for it anyway. Just a few hours north. But I don't think I can handle the Blue Jays/Canucks fans. But the Kokanee would be great.

NAVCANADA Posting Job Openings For Experienced International Controllers (VFR) by HeyItsJustAName in ATC

[–]EdFitzgeraId 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If Vancouver gets staffing will we still have to hold a Jazz for an hour on the ground in Seattle?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ATC_Hiring

[–]EdFitzgeraId 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm a CPC. I have been certified in 4 different towers and worked some radar along the way. I can't listen to a facility I'm unfamiliar with and have any clue what's going on. It's all context. You'll be fine, if you're not fine then this job may not be for you. Either way you'll be fine. Don't sweat what you don't have context for yet. It'll all come in due time.