USA Air Traffic Controllers - Still safe to travel to the USA?

[straitman]

Might have to reconsider Tassie.Launceston last month was without ATC for 4 hours when one called in sick.Under MEL radar control.

I don’t see it as an issue. Many airfields operate without positive control as their norm.

 

[drron]

Yes I should have added a

 

[jb747]

I don’t see it as an issue. Many airfields operate without positive control as their norm.

And it works well as long as it's also the normal mode of operation for the pilots. I recall trying to operate to an Australian airport, when a dispute had taken ATC out of the picture. Even with prior agreed procedures, a couple of majors from just north of us, ignored everything.

 

[Renato1]

Update - Tucker Carlson has been successful in getting rid of the biographical questionnaire component of the selection criteria for Air Traffic Controllers in the USA. In future, selection will be based on merit.

He announces it at the 35 minute mark.of the following program, in his discussion with a Department of Transport representative.
Regards,
Renato

 

[BAM1748]

They are now recruiting. My inbox yesterday.


FAA Accepting Controller Applications Nationwide
The Federal Aviation Administration is accepting applications nationwide beginning July 27 from people interested in becoming air traffic controllers. The job announcement may close prior to the listed closing date of July 31 if a sufficient applicant pool has been reached to meet the needs of the FAA.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, speak English clearly and be no older than 30 years of age (with limited exceptions). They must have a combination of three years of education and/or work experience. They are also required to pass a medical examination, security investigation and FAA air traffic pre-employment tests. Agency staffing needs will determine facility assignment, and applicants must be willing to work anywhere in the U.S.

Accepted applicants will be trained at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Active duty military members must provide documentation certifying that they expect to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the documentation is signed.

Interested applicants should visit https://faa.usajobs.gov to start building their applications or www.faa.gov/Jobs for more information about air traffic controllers.

 

[drron]

Oh dear Renato1.You have committed a major sin.You have admitted that you watch Fox News.

 

[Renato1]

Oh dear Renato1.You have committed a major sin.You have admitted that you watch Fox News.

I like bargains Dr.Ron.
If one watches the main Fox News shows. they seem to be replaying segments of CNN, MSNBC, ABC continuously.
So one gets to see all of them at once - all the significant points of view - without having to waste time and flick around the channels all the time on Foxtel.
That's fair and balanced coverage.
And one learns about aviation issues as a bonus - this one was never mentioned on the other networks.
Cheers,
Renato