"We've tried reform and reorganization ... but unfortunately our [Air Traffic Control] technology and working conditions for air traffic controllers continue to fall further behind the rest of the world,
Funny thing to say given that ATC in the rest of the world is run by stricter governments than ours.
The article does not identify any specific problems that would be corrected by privatization.
I think it does allude to the FAA's record in rolling out new technology, which isn't that great.
Just the same, it isn't clear how different management would help, as it would still be a monopoly without much to motivate it that it doesn't already have.
You're essentially restating what I wrote. The article also does not identify any specific problems that would be corrected by the new technology the FAA has been slow to roll out.
I saw the title and was going to post the same observation. Glad I read through it though to see you caught it first.My favorite part of this post will be hearing everyone play political scientist but not realize Mica isn't a senator.
Well damn, I guess I ruined it.
My favorite part of this post will be hearing everyone play political scientist but not realize Mica isn't a senator.
Well damn, I guess I ruined it.
I'm curious about how the title got fixed. I have tried to fix typo's in a couple of threads and it wouldn't take.Yeah, my bad in making a typo on the thread title. Was working on a different matter involving the Senate when I typed that.
Shouldn't detract from the issue though.
I'm curious about how the title got fixed. I have tried to fix typo's in a couple of threads and it wouldn't take.
An admin/mod can change the thread titles though.
It's magic.
I changed the title of my own post (the OP), and it did change since I'm an admin.
It should come as no surprise that (according to OpenSecrets) the Air Transport industry was the single largest contributor industry to Mica for 2014 at $94,150.
Follow the money. It's rarely about constituents.
I figured anyone clued in would know the difference so it was jest when I pointed out the Rep/Sen bit.
The truth is many people in ATC are open to privatization. Controllers aren't like the government employees you imagine filing their nails or taking long breaks. It's a hard, demanding job that requires a bat **** crazy schedule and doesn't afford for the whole crew to take leave with the kids in the Summer.
While many will disagree, privatization may eventually lead to serious change in controller hiring (something the FAA can't help but mess up), and appropriately leveling facilities. The FAA has long held that no facility shall be greater than a 12, but the complexity and traffic is in many to justify higher.
And did I mention you can job action against a private entity? I mean, there's history and it wasn't pretty, but I could argue PATCO led to the great strides NATCA made (before the 2007 CB"A", but after as well).
What great strides were made by NATCA?
'98 green book.