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The Ferret King posted:Here, yes. Ah, I didn't realize they were radar facilities. Congrats! Also; I didn't get my voting login, or our representative ballots, because the union managed to not bother to record my address. 
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MrYenko posted:Congrats! Thanks!
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The Ferret King posted:Voting for the contract opened today. hahaha I can't wait to read the cliff notes on this poo poo show.
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I'm sure you guys have seen this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SMMYym982E But also, "that air traffic controller in an air-conditioned, windowless basement tryna tell you there's no clouds."
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Spotted in an adjacent sector yesterday:
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MrYenko posted:Spotted in an adjacent sector yesterday: Hey I have that one too! 
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MrYenko posted:Spotted in an adjacent sector yesterday: Unrelated, why'd you send http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AFR618 super low right over my house last night?
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Today I was able to convince ZME that I'd shut them off regarding Midway landers by telling them to put them on their normal route instead of the playbook routes they were on since the weather moved out and the sector they were going into was getting worked. OM's got involved  What is it about working at a Level 12 center that makes you completely loving retarded?
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Thank you to whoever the Supervisor was on KZWY about 5 hrs ago, who when we lost Santa Maria and the only frequency we could find that worked was for NY gave us some actual working frequencies albeit for Shanwick when nothing at all was working. Also, apologies from the Kestrel who was blocking NY when only 300 miles from Spain.
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fknlo posted:What is it about working at a Level 12 center that makes you completely loving retarded? This rule/question applies to terminal facilities, as well.
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Union VP posted that there is likely to be an ATC bid opening at the end of this month or in early August. She didn't specify what type of announcement it would be (Veteran/Previous Experience/Off The Street, etc).
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hjp766 posted:Thank you to whoever the Supervisor was on KZWY about 5 hrs ago, who when we lost Santa Maria and the only frequency we could find that worked was for NY gave us some actual working frequencies albeit for Shanwick when nothing at all was working. Happens drat near every day, especially with solar activity. They have a list of all the frequencies Gander/Shanwick/Santa Maria have access to and what they're currently using, and the ability to find out what frequency just about any facility across the globe is using. I'd had flights call us that should have been talking to Brisbane radio or Niamey!
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two_beer_bishes posted:Happens drat near every day, especially with solar activity. They have a list of all the frequencies Gander/Shanwick/Santa Maria have access to and what they're currently using, and the ability to find out what frequency just about any facility across the globe is using. I'd had flights call us that should have been talking to Brisbane radio or Niamey! How's your situation going these days?
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The Ferret King posted:How's your situation going these days? Pretty rough right now but it looks like things should be getting better soon! Anybody hear about the New York TRACON training MOU? They're getting 25% to train and every time they certify someone, every CPC in the area gets a $3000 cash award. It just came out last week and everyone involved is trying to keep it quiet.
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Yeah I heard about that. I hear so many other rumors about NY that I don't even care anymore. The sentiment here in Texas is that the NY controllers are addicted to their overtime pay and don't want anyone certified because they don't want to be adequately staffed. That would cut into their OT.
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two_beer_bishes posted:It just came out last week and everyone involved is trying to keep it quiet. We made copies and posted it all over the building. So much for that.
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I've heard a bit of talk about it at ZKC, but most of the chatter has been about the vote at the convention to have military time count towards seniority. I told the union I'm leaving if it passes.
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fknlo posted:...But most of the chatter has been about the vote at the convention to have military time count towards seniority. I told the union I'm leaving if it passes.  
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I just hope I can apply on the latest bid; I'm turning 30 in January and time is running out.
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Pope Mobile posted:I just hope I can apply on the latest bid; I'm turning 30 in January and time is running out. Anything can happen, but when I was 30 they told me that they figured by the time the process got to TOL I'd be too old and they weren't going to bother. Good luck though!
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Pope Mobile posted:I just hope I can apply on the latest bid; I'm turning 30 in January and time is running out. Worth trying! I was 29 when I applied last summer and turned 30 at the academy.
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Blackchamber posted:Anything can happen, but when I was 30 they told me that they figured by the time the process got to TOL I'd be too old and they weren't going to bother. Good luck though! This frightens me a bit 
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Sinbad's Sex Tape posted:I cannot stand that atc memes site They've had a couple of funny things but it gets really old really quick.
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Someone on another site linked these two videos regarding mental math for spacing aircraft on a final approach course. I thought they were interesting lectures. In the background I can hear Al, who was an instructor of mine at the academy recently when I went back there for some extra training. Speed Control https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNcSB-c6atU 120/180 "Thing" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDjnEVeY3TQ
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Quick clairfication. AIM 5-1-4 f. reads: "On pilot’s request, at a location having an active tower, the aircraft identification will be forwarded by the tower to the FSS for reporting the actual departure time. This procedure should be avoided at busy airports." If you have a VFR flight plan on file, and tower is able to accommodate this request, would this automatically trigger the opening of said VFR flight plan thus negating a call to FSS? Also, it does not explicitly mention it that I know of (it's been a while since I've flown on a flight plan) but can a tower CLOSE a VFR flight plan as well; on request?
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IceLicker posted:If you have a VFR flight plan on file, and tower is able to accommodate this request, would this automatically trigger the opening of said VFR flight plan thus negating a call to FSS? Also, it does not explicitly mention it that I know of (it's been a while since I've flown on a flight plan) but can a tower CLOSE a VFR flight plan as well; on request? Yes and yes. We call FSS on the phone and ask them to do it for you, basically. The Ferret King fucked around with this message at 13:59 on Jul 21, 2016 |
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Any other word on that hiring announcement? I know there's no guarantee for off the street, but just wondering. I've been checking USA jobs with the usual search terms and haven't seen anything.
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Nothing yet. Supposed to be this week sometime.
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Looks like the announcement will open up on Aug 8 source two_beer_bishes fucked around with this message at 18:15 on Aug 2, 2016 |
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two_beer_bishes posted:Looks like the announcement will open up on Aug 8 Group is viewable to members only. I applied to join, what having gone to a CTI school and all, though.
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FAA Press Release quote:In preparation for the future workforce, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller positions from August 8-15, 2016.
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Holy poo poo no Bio-Q?! Looks like I'm calling my school for some recommendations! E: Only 1,400 openings though? I thought the hiring "crisis" had them needing more than that, or can they only accept so many at a time? its all nice on rice fucked around with this message at 23:18 on Aug 2, 2016 |
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They say they can only accept so many at a time. There definitely is a limit to how many academy classes can run simultaneously, but I don't see why they can't keep hiring until the job is done. That's been the FAA for the last 15 years though. Too little, too late.
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Pope Mobile posted:Group is viewable to members only. I applied to join, what having gone to a CTI school and all, though. I was worried about that but it was the only place I saw it mentioned.
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Getting all my ducks in a row for applying. So what's the secret ATC goon handshake for getting in? Please don't tell me it involves stairs.
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I have an email address that people occasionally use in online forms that require a real email address to complete, because it starts with "not applicable" (more or less). This means I sometimes receive automated replies acknowledging receipt of a form I didn't fill out myself. Yesterday, I got this:quote:Dear John Doe, I googled and checked out the nearby airports on FlightAware, and it appears he's under one of the main approach vectors for Newark Liberty (EWR). Sorry about your sleep, bro. edit to add: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJjqk5t4xGI Pile of Kittens fucked around with this message at 23:15 on Aug 4, 2016 |
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I recently found out that noise-sensitive airports have sensors that trigger if an aircraft goes through the area while being too noisy. Pilots get warned and then barred from accessing that airport if they violate the noise abatement rules too often. I can't imagine being that up in arms about planes. I love hearing them fly over. I live right by the 18R final to DFW.
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The Ferret King posted:I recently found out that noise-sensitive airports have sensors that trigger if an aircraft goes through the area while being too noisy. Pilots get warned and then barred from accessing that airport if they violate the noise abatement rules too often. Lots of people are whiny, delicate little snowflakes that believe their every wish must be catered to at all times, and that any unwelcome intrusion into their lives must be eliminated. I think it comes from a failure to develop from a child into an adult in a normal fashion -- there should be a stage in your adolescence at which you realize you aren't the centre of the universe, and it's clearly a stage that many of these people missed.
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