ATC Benefits

[Nevets]

The highest GS pay scale GS 15 Step 10 is higher than the maximum level pay on the ATSPP by far. I think the B scalers would like to back to the GS now. Its not that bad for those on the A scale. Its only bad for those who began on the A scale and then got frozen in that pay scale until the B scale caught up (develepmentals in the transition). They were given a job offer with a set of work rules and pay only for the FAA to unilaterally change the offer on them midstream.

By the way, comparing captains to first officers is more like comparing a develepmental who has only completed their D sides to a CPC. So there is a difference. The captain is the only person who has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight and thus carry the burden of responsibility. There are first officers who make more than captains. Its not about pay - apples to bananas comparison.

 

[dickburns]

atl-pilot,

correct, you didn't know you'd make GS-14 $, but most of the folks that got hired in 2005/2006 received OFFICIAL PAPERWORK saying how much $ they'd make, in accordance with the AT Pay Plan, and they're not longer gonna make that $, that is a slap in the face, and a lie by the faa. instead, they're gonna make less $ (but don't get me wrong, still GOOD $$) and on the current scale, never have a chance of making the same $ as their coworkers.

*that* is messed up.

 

[Cptn2b]

I have some questions about ATC jobs for those who care to reply. I am a 2-year FO at a regional and I am looking to get out due to the unstable nature of the industry. My wife and I would also like to move back to Oklahoma City where we are from. 1. What qualifications do you need to get an ATC job and how do you begin the process? 2. What kind of days off per week/month do you get and what kind of shifts will you work at first? 3. How much vacation time? 4. If I am wanting to live in OKC how much say do I have about where I live and how are the "positions" allocated? Thanks