When considering working as an enroute controller, the "scrambler" schedule seems like the largest downside to me. It might be the most miserable schedule conceivable. I've heard from several controllers that it wears them down, especially as they get older.
Is there any way to avoid this schedule as an enroute controller? Is there any effort among the controllers/union to implement more consistent schedules?
After the academy, while you're still in training at a center, do you start with the scrambler schedule immediately or do you have consistent hours?
Are things different in the terminal world or do most terminal controllers have rotating schedules too?
Is there any way to avoid this schedule as an enroute controller? Is there any effort among the controllers/union to implement more consistent schedules?
After the academy, while you're still in training at a center, do you start with the scrambler schedule immediately or do you have consistent hours?
Are things different in the terminal world or do most terminal controllers have rotating schedules too?