[surreal1221]

I really can't understand why anyone would be willing to go and work for the FAA right now. It's all a sham.

Makes me wonder where all these new guys are coming from. Were they part of the CTI program(s), that when you started such programs initial hire pay was in the mid-50's to upper 60's depending on facility (post OKC)? Not even to mention the fact that you were told you would top out well into six figures (none of this 105k a year crap either).

I understand the military guys leaving their organizations for the civilian world. . .good on you. . .but to everyone else in the CTI programs. . .i yi yi. Don't forget the FAA imposed the current "non-"tract onto you, after lieing to you about what you WOULD be making.

Off the street hires. . .ah great. . .that'll work. I am seriously concerned for the safety and quality of our NAS as we move into the next decade. It's going to be amazing. Reminds me of the McDonald's commercials where they showcased each person's current position "cashier, manager, cook" and then showed what they would be doing in the "future." The drive thru individual today is tomorrow's "Air Traffic Controller" because they once wore a headset and talked to people. . .so sad.

Just say no.

Canadian_atc - not to derail the present topic, but have you always worked for NavCanada or do you have some time in the field before it became privatized? If so, would you prefer to go back to government controlled ATC?