RetiredATLATC
Well-Known Member
Saw this firsthand and a main reason I retired immediately when eligible. ATL TRACON has 68 controllers, where they're supposed to have apx 104, right now with 21 set to leave or retire. Last 6 years I worked on average 700+ hours of overtime. 60 hours a week, every week is mind numbing.
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/11/23/air-traffic-controller-shortage-affects-south-florida/
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/11/23/air-traffic-controller-shortage-affects-south-florida/