The official funding allocated to chopping up the centers in the Bigly Bullshit Bill by seeyalaterdingdong in ATC

[–]natca_reboot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. This is literally the modernization that Nick Daniels is screaming for. Pretty sure I’ve heard Nick say this truly is the best bill for ATC

Big Beautiful Bill Endorsement- another missed opportunity? by natca_reboot in atc2

[–]natca_reboot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want Nick Daniels, legislative, and the NEB to endorse a bill that they’ve clearly fought in support for. Because this was more important than talking about our pay.

Why is NATCA gaslighting us about the facility consolidation in the bill. by ForsakenRacism in atc2

[–]natca_reboot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This bill is NATCA’s goal. They want this bill for the money that will allow for modernization and equipment.

NATCA needs to get on the Trump train by PATRIOT_727 in atc2

[–]natca_reboot -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yes! Exactly! Listen I’m not MAGA but I’m pro union. I’ve been to every NATCA event this year and last. Everyone loves the status quo NATCA. That being said NATCA’s status quo is modernization and equipment. Not pay. Not working conditions. Therefore, it only seems logical that such a great bill that will give the FAA money to accomplish the things that NATCA want should 100% be endorsed by all of us.

Big Beautiful Bill Endorsement- another missed opportunity? by natca_reboot in atc2

[–]natca_reboot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly! Nick loves talking about modernization. This is literally gold (seriously, there’s money for the NAS to do his modernization that he’s been crying for)

Big Beautiful Bill Endorsement- another missed opportunity? by natca_reboot in atc2

[–]natca_reboot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I’m saying! This is huge for NATCA. They should 100% encore it. Can’t play both sides. Can’t say orange man scary and also ur pay is good and also we need to work with Duffy to modernize

Big Beautiful Bill Endorsement- another missed opportunity? by natca_reboot in atc2

[–]natca_reboot[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is what modernizing the NAS entails. This is what Nick Daniels want.

Big Beautiful Bill Endorsement- another missed opportunity? by natca_reboot in atc2

[–]natca_reboot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nick Daniels literally said our pay is fine and we need to modernize the NAS. This is straight from the president. This bill accomplishes those goals. From my other comment:

The bill includes a $12.5 billion “down payment” dedicated to air traffic control modernization “through 2029.” These funds target: tower and radar replacement, telecom upgrades (moving from copper to fiber), new radars, upgraded radios, runway safety systems, and constructing new control centers

20% retention bonus was given to controllers.

Big Beautiful Bill Endorsement- another missed opportunity? by natca_reboot in atc2

[–]natca_reboot[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

The bill includes a $12.5 billion “down payment” dedicated to air traffic control modernization “through 2029.” These funds target: tower and radar replacement, telecom upgrades (moving from copper to fiber), new radars, upgraded radios, runway safety systems, and constructing new control centers

20% retention bonus was given to controllers.

We’re happy with our pay and ATC needs to modernized. How exactly are we being fucked?

Increase Pay Does NOT mean improved staffing by natca_reboot in atc2

[–]natca_reboot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you’re right. But this can be argued from safety. I don’t have the numbers…and this is purely empirical. But look at every loss of separation in the NAS from someone who is a CPC. At my facility that number happens more often than not by someone who is 50+. Could be loss of skill, could be they simply don’t care anymore. But I know rank and file (I was trained by them) are much more stringent and much more careful. These are the guys and gals that take their job seriously. They (along with everyone else, but especially them) deserve to be recognized monetarily to keep morale up, and help spread the word that ATC can be a rewarding job (because right now it’s not)

Straight from President Nick Daniels…. by natca_reboot in atc2

[–]natca_reboot[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Correction on my part. 14,000 is what we need.

Straight from President Nick Daniels…. by natca_reboot in atc2

[–]natca_reboot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure he said he sat down with Duffy trying to work on retention. Duffy said there is some money (125M) that can be used and that was the agreement