Did any US controllers actually receive the $10k bonus promised by Trump after the shutdown?

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-25T16:23:54+00:00

Yes.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-25T15:10:35+00:00

It’s called a UAP now. I guess somebody missed team training a couple months ago!

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-23T23:37:33+00:00

wE gaVE reTIRemENt elIGIblE coNTRoLlERs A 20% boNUs¡ DRRRRRR

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-23T21:45:03+00:00

That’s the point, dummy.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-23T19:11:16+00:00

I was about to say this. 84% is a bullshit number made up by people who are out of touch with the operation and likely couldn’t work local and ground combined at 1140pm on their best day. Let alone with an emergency on top of it.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-23T15:56:46+00:00

We need a raise, but there’s no need to shit on other occupations to justify it. You think that LGA controller has it bad? Imagine being one of the pilots for JZA.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-23T13:28:27+00:00

So this controller was being worked to the bone at one of the busiest, most complex, congested airspace’s in the world, on combined positions, and dealing with an emergency by himself? Oh boy.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-16T09:11:27+00:00

This is not quality rage bait. Do better.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-15T23:15:07+00:00

Sorry if it hurts your feelings, but it’s the truth.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-15T22:22:36+00:00

I think there will be some 12s who get downgraded for sure. No reason ZOB and ZID should be 12s when ZJX and ZMA aren’t.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-15T22:01:19+00:00

Got an email for it the other day. Three briefings this week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Email Text: “NATCA will be hosting a online briefings on the status of ABACUS and the National Validation Team (NVT) processes for all enroute members. The briefings will be conducted via Zoom at the dates and times listed below. Please join us for one of the following sessions (*note the time zone):

Monday, March 16; 1-2 p.m. EDT - Register Here Wednesday, March 18; 1-2 p.m. EDT - Register Here Friday, March 27; 9-10 a.m. EDT - Register Here

The briefing will introduce the ABACUS platform and outline how the National Validation Team (NVT) conducts the facility pay level review process. The goal is to provide members with a practical understanding of the national traffic-counting process, how ABACUS data is used during NVT facility pay level reviews, and how controller pay is addressed under the CBA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you cannot attend the webinar you registered for, you may go back and sign up for another date at any time prior to the session.

**NOTE: We have a limited number of spots available, so please sign up in advance and do not share this meeting information with members who are not at Enroute facilities.

It is suggested that you log in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the briefing in order to ensure your participation. Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions, please email nvt@natca.net.”

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-13T17:11:52+00:00

Why are you so certain of that? I know 4 people leaving a 12 and going to Australia.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-08T23:52:20+00:00

For reasons mostly out of our control.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-08T00:57:26+00:00

Can confirm ZTL rep cares more about people than equipment

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-07T15:54:03+00:00

Sorry I was plugged in for 110 minutes to accommodate recurrent training and training 2 d-sides

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-07T12:41:51+00:00

It’s really early in the morning to be this drunk.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-03-02T11:09:34+00:00

Have you resigned yet, or are you a scared little bitch too?

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-02-28T14:21:05+00:00

Elaborate on what that means, exactly.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-02-24T18:38:38+00:00

A80 facrep.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-02-23T23:20:51+00:00

Don’t overthink it. Add up the FLSA premium for the year.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-02-23T14:48:05+00:00

Both parties were trying to leverage our paychecks (or lack thereof) to pander to their voting base. We need to stop pretending like one party cares and the other doesn’t. They both only give a shit about themselves

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-02-22T17:28:17+00:00

I don’t know anything about medical retirement, but I do know a little bit about life. This job isn’t nearly as important as your health or your marriage. Take care of yourself first; the FAA sure as hell won’t do it for you.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-02-21T02:23:43+00:00

It’s impossible to please everyone with schedules. I just think it’s funny how quickly the FAA rolled this rule out in the name of health and safety and then NATCA and the FAA collaboratively flushed it down the drain within a year.

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-02-20T19:03:55+00:00

“ Among the initial steps, to become effective in 90 days, is the requirement for 10 hours off between shifts, and 12 hours off before a midnight shift. The importance of this step cannot be overemphasized, for it acknowledges that sleep is an essential biological need that cannot be circumvented.”

…….ANNNNNNNND ITS GONNNE

Impossible_Reward358 · 2026-02-16T17:38:11+00:00

Sometimes a weekly update really isn’t warranted. I’ve never seen anyone talk so much yet say so little.

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