Lawmakers Reach Deal on Labor to Clear FAA Funding for Takeoff – The Hill’s Transportation Report
Lawmakers reach deal on labor to clear FAA funding for takeoff – The Hill’s Transportation Report.
Apparently Congress finally heard something that people were saying. This to me was a no brainer, and the shocker is that it took so long. I am glad they were able to get past their differences and make something happen.
Obviously the bill is not passed yet, and they specifically said there are still some other issues to work out, but it should be able to go through now.
At this point only Harry Reid has released the news, but that is at the very least a good sign because he is the vocal leader of the senate.
I think it is great that the bill is expected to last four years. That should give the FAA some time to really get things done. With all of the stuff that needs to get done they really needed some time to make it happen.
Since I was let go by Lockheed Martin Flight Services in June, most of the contracting positions have been put on hold waiting for funding. My 28 years of FAA ATC experience has not been able to be used, but now that the bill is close, I hope I can get a job…. Let me know if you need Aviation Weather, Flight planning, Weather Briefing, NOTAMs, and other Air Traffic Control expertise…
Thanks for the comment Bill. It is really unfortunate the way the FAA has had to operate for so long. It is no wonder so much of it is such a mess. I really hope the quality people like you who put some much good time in with them will get some benefit from this now. I know I never had the nerve to work in ATC, but when I fly I am sure glad there are quality people out there.
I would love to continue to get your feedback and support. I just started this blog so I am still establishing where I want to go with it. Is there anything in particular that you would like to see on the site or things that you don’t like? I am also open to guests posts if you are interested in that sort of thing at all. Thanks again for the read, and good luck to you with your job.