Press Conference at 11am

[FlightOfTheShortGuy]

Sounds like that's probably the bonuses and such they talked about yesterday. I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am. They would have brought it up yesterday if it was in the works, and not have had ND confirm with the secretary that we got an awesome new contract in Dec when asked about controller pay.

Duffy did say the bonuses are with the current budget they have. Not the new budget.

 

[GulfBravoPapa]

Looking at the MOU that was emailed out yesterday do not all Academy grads get the $5,000? Or what is the list of facilities in Amendment 1? Or are there two tiers of hard to staff facilities.... some that get an additional $5k on selection and some that get an additional $10k?

 

[32andBelow]

Looking at the MOU that was emailed out yesterday do not all Academy grads get the $5,000? Or what is the list of facilities in Amendment 1? Or are there two tiers of hard to staff facilities.... some that get an additional $5k on selection and some that get an additional $10k?

Everyone gets 5 and some get 15

 

[GulfBravoPapa]

Everyone gets 5 and some get 15

Then what are the facilities listed in Appendix 1?

 

[BDUB]

Is there already an MOU out for all this stuff or are they drafting it all now after they came out with it. Very curious about the military and previous exp rumors going around and can’t find a concrete document yet

 

[32andBelow]

Then what are the facilities listed in Appendix 1?

It’s like 13 places. They are pretty random. I assume it can be amended over time

 

[the inquirer]

Sounds like that's probably the bonuses and such they talked about yesterday. I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am. They would have brought it up yesterday if it was in the works, and not have had ND confirm with the secretary that we got an awesome new contract in Dec when asked about controller pay.

It’s well above the amount that would be needed for 1100 ags and 450 retention cpcs. About 300 mil more than paying all ags 15k and all the 450 being maxed out. So very possible there is something coming our way.

 

[the inquirer]

Looking at the MOU that was emailed out yesterday do not all Academy grads get the $5,000? Or what is the list of facilities in Amendment 1? Or are there two tiers of hard to staff facilities.... some that get an additional $5k on selection and some that get an additional $10k?

That’s what it looks like. The 10k spots are hard to staff. Looks like the appendix 1 are places with HCOL that get a 5k bonus. So ZNY is listed on both. I would assume that AG would get 20k total.

 

[SquawkHijack]

Is there already an MOU out for all this stuff or are they drafting it all now after they came out with it. Very curious about the military and previous exp rumors going around and can’t find a concrete document yet

This is as concrete as I’ve seen so far.

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/us-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-unveils-new-package-boost-air-traffic-controller

 

[cmac]

White House released their budget requests for FY2026.
Page 22 is the FAA section that mentions salary increases. Faintest glimmer of hope, but zero expectation from me.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Fiscal-Year-2026-Discretionary-Budget-Request.pdf

Haven't looked at the math but this could just be accounting for the 1.6% etc.

 

[GulfBravoPapa]

It’s like 13 places. They are pretty random. I assume it can be amended over time

You haven't read the MOU, there is a second list of facilities

https://www.natca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Time-Limited-Award-and-Incentive-Package-MOU-Apr-30-2025-Final-Signed.pdf

 

[32andBelow]

Oh I saw the list that had a11 and abq on it

 

[cryhavoc478]

What's fucking comical about the "high cost of living facilities" is Aspen, nantucket and Napa aren't on the list. 3 of the most expensive places to live in the nation, all 3 are low level facilities and just simply aren't mentioned. This union is fucking useless.

 

[ExcessivePhraseology]

What's fucking comical about the "high cost of living facilities" is Aspen, nantucket and Napa aren't on the list. 3 of the most expensive places to live in the nation, all 3 are low level facilities and just simply aren't mentioned. This union is fucking useless.

You’re so right 😂😂 wow. Fuck you NATCA

 

[GulfBravoPapa]

 

[32andBelow]

Just in all trainees on AG pay at the facility will get the 5K. Maybe they will buy us lunch!

 

[Spoony90]

Just in all trainees on AG pay at the facility will get the 5K. Maybe they will buy us lunch!

Trainees in my facility can’t even show up to position on time. Much less buy lunch

 

[But_I_Had_Visual]

Just in all trainees on AG pay at the facility will get the 5K. Maybe they will buy us lunch!

Oh boy that’s going to go over really well for them and their training lol

 

[Raise when?]

Just in all trainees on AG pay at the facility will get the 5K. Maybe they will buy us lunch!

What a total waste of money tbh

 

[echster]

What's fucking comical about the "high cost of living facilities" is Aspen, Nantucket and Napa aren't on the list. 3 of the most expensive places to live in the nation, all 3 are low level facilities and just simply aren't mentioned. This union is fucking useless.

I'll be your huckleberry... not sure why ONT, CNO and PSP aren't part of the LA area facilities. It's not any cheaper trying to survive on AG pay at these facilities.