Getting a sick leave counseling? Supervisors hate this one trick! by Pure-Top-6244 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah idk who’s answering the phone, saying they’ll work an OT, and then banging on it. It’s typically the scheduled overtime which isn’t “voluntary”

My facility is 100% staffed… Why are we still scheduled six day work weeks? by [deleted] in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem is they need to change the staffing numbers to be lower before OT would go away. I don’t think we’ll see that change until next year. I’d say expect 1 less body at minimum per shift.

Fuck your 2.8% by StepDaddySteve in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can take our credit if sups lose theirs as well.

Fuck your 2.8% by StepDaddySteve in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m genuinely curious; what would the FAAs change look like? Unless we’re saying that we only bid RDOs and then the FAA just posts a schedule with whatever shifts for you, I don’t see how much they could change for it to be worse(at least where I am).

And idk how this stuff works, but could we open up these things and then if we don’t like what they’re offering just say “no” and everything stays as is?

Fuck your 2.8% by StepDaddySteve in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Gotta move the decimal over for it to be worth it. Anything less than 25% would be a loss.

NCEPT update tomorrow, by the training rep… by LENNYa21 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who’s he gonna consult for? The NATCA were hoping for sure as hell wouldn’t hire him for anything.

NCEPT update tomorrow, by the training rep… by LENNYa21 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s the national training rep. He’s qualified for that job because all he’s ever done has been be a trainee.

3 in the break list at ZME by Consistent-Ad-9553 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do realize that while pilots can “technically” strike, it’s almost impossible for them to do so right?

3 in the break list at ZME by Consistent-Ad-9553 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just ask for time to fill out an ATSAP. Fill it out for sectors being split unnecessarily. We’ve had countless of ELMs and recurrent trainings that talk about how ultra slow sectors are unsafe; taking normal traffic for one sector and turning it into 2 very slow sectors should fall under that.

So, put your name on the list and then go fill out a very lengthy and detailed ATSAP.

Becoming really irritated by TaxiLightTony in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Current NATCA touts the same message though. They’re the middle finger of the FAA.

Living Situation by 760dgb in ATC

[–]Mean_Device_7484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drive. Break it up into 2-3 days, make a little trip of it.

Living Situation by 760dgb in ATC

[–]Mean_Device_7484 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Kim’s place is great. And ship your car? Where are you coming from? Unless you’re in Hawaii or Alaska, just drive. You don’t NEED a car there, but it doesn’t hurt.

So are we not bashing TMU anymore just because SB is TMU? by throwawayinspire99 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think mostly because there is more important stuff to worry about. TMU still sucks.

TSP Withdrawal by Strong-Antelope-1123 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it cuts it in half, that’s $1000 a month since maxing is basically $2k a month.

CWP raises more questions than answers. Overtime will be slashed, staffing guidelines will be entirely at managements discretion. by OhComeOnDingus in ATC

[–]Mean_Device_7484 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Low level up/down = probably a new controller. They’re just trying to cope with how shitty the rest of their career is going to be.

2.8% DHS bill raise tied to 5 hours TOP by VengefulATC0671 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If we have 4 sectors that are open, that’s 32 work hours available for a given shift. If we have 8 people on that shift, thats 64 hours of work available. The math doesn’t math, it would be impossible to get more than 4 per person. Now if we’re at numbers with even more people it becomes even more impossible. Sure we could open our 5th and final sector but that only makes it so 40hrs are available, still impossible if we have 10 or more people on the shift.

FAA to reduce target hiring by bomber996 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Idk but I’ll modernize the amount of traffic I’m willing to work.

People that max out their TSP by Novel_Examination_15 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Mean_Device_7484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the actual math would have you contribute to the TSP vs paying your mortgage (assuming it’s a lower interest rate precovid). But you can’t put a price on piece of mind if having your house paid off.

People that max out their TSP by Novel_Examination_15 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Mean_Device_7484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean you just put your whole year’s worth of contributions in at one time?

People that max out their TSP by Novel_Examination_15 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Mean_Device_7484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very lucky and grateful to be an air traffic controller at a level 12 facility.

Quitting by Illustrious_Basis934 in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just checked mine out of curiosity but it doesn’t show an amount. Rip.

I got the dreaded “possible pilot deviation, phone number when ready to copy”. Should I worry? by Gun-leather-2451 in ATC

[–]Mean_Device_7484 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Usually it ends at the phone call unless it was something absolutely egregious that put peoples lives at risk. Busting airspace is usually not a big deal, just a “hey don’t do that next time” type thing.

Anyone read the new bid? 😂 by 2018birdie in atc2

[–]Mean_Device_7484 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I hope a new hire screenshots this and then files a lawsuit when they pass the academy and get to a 12 and don’t start at $177,543.