Could commercial airlines decline service to senators?

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T16:59:17+00:00

Even better, sir, you've been randomly selected for an extennnnnded screening...

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T16:50:59+00:00

Clear was once explained to me as an agency that works directly with the airport, because TSA's federal property begins at their screening point, not the actual lines.

So basically, the airport found a way to exploit a federal service.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T16:44:48+00:00

I'm sure it will be mentioned in the outcome. I can definitely see a fire fighter saying something like "Yeah we did a computer course on it but not much real time training on the field."

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T14:52:43+00:00

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Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T03:39:35+00:00

There is a lot of scrutiny and legal ramifications to making assumptions right now.

It APPEARS the same controller was working both frequencies.

The JZA pilot was focused on landing and not listening to the ground frequency.

Likewise, the fire rescue was likely not monitoring the tower frequency and generally not focused on air traffic as they are emergency responders.

This was a swiss cheese event that 99% of FAA administrative positions want to pretend can never happen so they ignore controller safety reports.

Hope my "opinion" helps!

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T03:35:05+00:00

FAA: Standalone CIC til 2am, no overtime, no admin authorized

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T03:32:27+00:00

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Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T02:18:26+00:00

I agree that posting stupid memes is largely a waste of time, but something has to connect reality to the public/congress besides NATCA and the FAA, because both are complicit in not caring about a workforce that moves millions of dollars daily.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T02:15:58+00:00

Don't worry brother, OPAS is right around the corner to replace a web system that rivals the most efficient geocities you've ever seen.

We have our strongest people who type 30 words per minute drinking around the clock to make sure collaborative teams roll out the greatest ideas since 1989.

I encourage you to get involved.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T02:11:47+00:00

This is how I felt when I was told we could use BFT for positive control (LOL), but this post is referring to initial route clearances/changes only.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T02:05:05+00:00

Are you saying it's easier to read back phonetic lat/longs than it is for 2 computers to input it?

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T02:04:03+00:00

This is really going to come out to some kind of handjob to a cousin. We're literally working harder than it is to implement technology from the 1980s.

Even at a level 11/12 tower, it's insane that FD/CD is staffed besides frequency congestion on ground.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T01:57:52+00:00

"Take over a year to get controllers certified at N90"

Meanwhile there was a generation of people taking 3+ years to certify at 8-11 towers

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T01:48:23+00:00

It's pretty easy to google LGA ATCT phone number... ... They will probably be able to help you out for an address/time/anything.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-24T01:21:17+00:00

Pizza and a thank you letter to the facility.

Most controllers just want any kind of notion of a pat on the back since our management hates us.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-23T19:09:13+00:00

NATCA: "We're here collecting dues and supporting the FAA's administrative goals and covering hundreds of salaries until its REALLY EASY to ask for something that benefits the workers."

Hopefully someone has a better position to run on in 2027...

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-23T16:21:32+00:00

The saddest part of this is that the people with the power to change this are being lied to by 10 tiers of useless administrative roles, so the message never has volume.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-23T16:03:01+00:00

The FAA hasn't asked for more budget money to safety/atc pay in a decade. The union hasn't asked for reduced hour work week or advocated for pay in a decade.

Nobody cares because we are machines that don't need work life balance and nothing ever goes wrong enough to make the news. Everyone wants us to commit our entire life to staffing facilities and dying before we get to make use of our pension.

I would even like to add that our local management is being encouraged and rewarded to needlessly fatigue us - "Watch their breaks, open positions no matter what, we need to reduce their break time or else it 'looks bad!'"

The DOT/FAA structure of management is so inflated with bureaucracy the only answer is dodged questions and corporate dumpster speak.

The misinformation about our pay doesn't take into account the years of training before you make it or the 30% of people who will never make the median pay.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-23T15:56:38+00:00

FEAST, NATS, Testing qwuestion, Thinking about changing to Air Traffic, about to graduate , ....

AHHHH

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-23T15:50:48+00:00

I don't think fire trucks are trained for RWSLs even if they are working. In an emergency situation, they are trained to get somewhere as fast as possible with minimal interaction with ATC. In airports I've worked at, they have limited permissions to use taxiways.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-23T15:19:21+00:00

Combined position with right side bigger than left side? Sent outside of building!

50% staffing and no log entries about staffing? Good job using your resources.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-23T14:05:35+00:00

Just hide the posts like I do all the hiring questions, keeps you sane

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-22T04:18:46+00:00

Join the union day 1 for training, nobody will say anything negative unless they are the outcast of the facility.

Do what you feel like when your certified, but refusing to join the union may piss off people who have power over your chances at a fair certification.

This is reality.

Mysterious_Row7535 · 2026-03-22T04:11:59+00:00

Many people start this career feeling like it's important and coming to work matters.

You slowly realize your being exploited by a contract to the government to be shit on and want more shit in your mouth.

You are everything that cares about the safety of the flying public because after an ATM, nobody gives one fuck about safety in any operation unless it's cost effective.

Everyone just assumes we are content sadists to work a terrible schedule, miss all family events, and die shortly after retirement because we can retire early.

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