In light of the fatigue memo we should go to 24 hour shifts similar to Federal Fight Fighters...

[AnyTrafficPleaseAdvise]

In light of the fatigue memo we should go to 24 hour shifts similar to Federal Fight Fighters. We should run our shifts not exactly like theirs but similar.

8 hour shift - 8 hour shift - 24 hour shift

The 24 hour shift would be 6AM to Noon and then your are required to rest from Noon to Midnight and you take position again from Midnight to 6AM in the morning.


The 24 hour shift already exists in the federal government with Fire fighters (at a minimum) so the precedent it there and on top of that they sleep during that 24 hour shift.

 

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[Periculant]

This is never happening. Not even close. It’s a stupid debate. Just end it now

If it is something you don't desire fine...

But NATCA should get it as an option in the next contract so those facilities that want it can have it. Just like you cannot be forced onto 4-10s you wouldn't be able to be forced onto this schedule.

 

[Nothanks]

To be fair, nobody's going to give us a meaningful raise, either, but we've been discussing it for ~2 years now.

A raise IMO will come at some point, not as quick or as much as we would like though.

 

[CaptainObvious]

You’ve got a raise coming next month you ungrateful pieces of shit

 

[SolicitSVFR]

If it is something you don't desire fine...

But NATCA should get it as an option in the next contract so those facilities that want it can have it. Just like you cannot be forced onto 4-10s you wouldn't be able to be forced onto this schedule.

It’ll never happen, but I’d be cool if it was an option. 4 day weekends would be great even if I was at work for so long. Better option I think would be three 12’s. Call 36 hours full time instead of 40

 

[EightTwoSierra]

It’ll never happen, but I’d be cool if it was an option. 4 day weekends would be great even if I was at work for so long. Better option I think would be three 12’s. Call 36 hours full time instead of 40

I’d do 3 12s. I already do 6 10s!!

 

[Spoony90]

I’d do 3 12s. I already do 6 10s!!

Same. That be amazing. I’d sign up for it in a heartbeat

 

[KiloZulu]

It’ll never happen, but I’d be cool if it was an option. 4 day weekends would be great even if I was at work for so long. Better option I think would be three 12’s. Call 36 hours full time instead of 40

Can you imagine doing 12 hours in the building at C90 or ZFW on a friday morning with thunderstorms and summer traffic? You'd be a fucking zombie

 

[PooseMaGoose]

Can you imagine doing 12 hours in the building at C90 or ZFW on a friday morning with thunderstorms and summer traffic? You'd be a fucking zombie

Sounds like a great way to force an increase in fatigue and SL calls.

 

[SolicitSVFR]

Can you imagine doing 12 hours in the building at C90 or ZFW on a friday morning with thunderstorms and summer traffic? You'd be a fucking zombie

I’m definitely not saying implement it on everyone, I’m just saying it would be cool if it was an option. People do the rattler for a reason, longer weekends. If you like 8’s stay in 8’s, but it’ll never happen of course

 

[AB19]

Can you imagine doing 12 hours in the building at C90 or ZFW on a friday morning with thunderstorms and summer traffic? You'd be a fucking zombie

I want to go to bed after ten idk if I could make it to 12

 

[RegisteredUser]

FFS someone delete this abomination.

 

[SunnyATC]

The 6 day rattler work scheduler is killing people and ruining their outside work life. The agency has screwed up staffing so bad that mandatory OT is the only fix. Sign me up for the UK controllers 6 on 4 off schedule. Now is the time to negotiate a livable work schedule.

 

[Dolan]

Started the medical retirement process last week. Enough of this bullshit, I'll take 40% of my pay starting now. Find someone else to do this job.

 

[the inquirer]

Started the medical retirement process last week. Enough of this bullshit, I'll take 40% of my pay starting now. Find someone else to do this job.

We’ve had 4 within the past two years.