sm203900
Well-Known Member
Hello, I've been wondering what some of the experienced controllers have to say regarding the current staffing crisis for ATC compared to the staffing after Reagan axed thousands of controllers.
Specifically, when all of the controllers were let go in the 80's how did the FAA respond? I assume thousands of new controllers were brought on board. Obviously the NAS was able to continue working efficientlyand safely. Now that these same controllers begin the retirement process and the next generation begin to fill the ranks in staggering numbers will the NAS be able to operate with the same level of safety and professionalism that occured after Reagan?
Obviously air traffic worldwide has grown exponentially in the last 25 years, but other then that what are the fundamental differences between the controllers that were brought on in the 80's compared to the new controllers that are being produced currently?
Are the new controllers being adequately prepared by the FAA? If no, what are the differences compared to the training that veteran controller received when they first began?
Note: this thread is not meant to be antagonistic or political. I am looking for honest feedback from those with decades of experience in order to understand the differences from the past compared to current day. I believe this insight might help us new pups gain a greater understanding and respect for the career.
Specifically, when all of the controllers were let go in the 80's how did the FAA respond? I assume thousands of new controllers were brought on board. Obviously the NAS was able to continue working efficientlyand safely. Now that these same controllers begin the retirement process and the next generation begin to fill the ranks in staggering numbers will the NAS be able to operate with the same level of safety and professionalism that occured after Reagan?
Obviously air traffic worldwide has grown exponentially in the last 25 years, but other then that what are the fundamental differences between the controllers that were brought on in the 80's compared to the new controllers that are being produced currently?
Are the new controllers being adequately prepared by the FAA? If no, what are the differences compared to the training that veteran controller received when they first began?
Note: this thread is not meant to be antagonistic or political. I am looking for honest feedback from those with decades of experience in order to understand the differences from the past compared to current day. I believe this insight might help us new pups gain a greater understanding and respect for the career.