staffing

Summary of Recommendations starts on Page 40 for those interested. Shocking, I know, but apparently we are critically understaffed. Plot twist: the current hiring model isn't sufficient. Another fun snippet that bureaucrats will likely love as a stop-gap measure: the #2 recommendation...

Kinda surprised today's NATCA email hasn't been posted here yet so I'll start the discussion. From the Desk of NATCA President Rich Santa Over the next three editions of this column, President Santa will address one of the most critical challenges facing ATCs – staffing. This...

The selections of approved ERRs are posted here. Non-redacted versions can be found on the NATCA website or KSN. Related Resources Facility Priority and Vacancy list (Decision Lens Tool) Priority Placement Tool

Does a facility’s staffing level (current/projected) have an effect on whether or not they can accept a hardship? Such as, if a facility is currently at 100% staffing, are they still able to accept an inbound hardship? If there is a particular staffing percentage that is considered the...

EDIT: Added Inspector General opening statement and report

first a bit of background for context. Our old staffing range was 21-24, when the target numbers were released it was set to 17. As far as I know, the atm questioned this but we were told that's all you need. Recently, we've had a huge increase in overtime and numerous ATC zeros for staffing...

This tool, the “Facility Priority Placement Tool” (FPPT) was developed to determine the highest priority facilities and where immediate placements are needed. The tool and the output, the Facility Placement Plan, takes current staffing and future predictions into account to determine a...

The controller workforce plan is the official annual FAA report to congress.

ERR National Release Policy MOU & SOP. See more info link for the Q&A.