An exclusive report by the New York Post claims that on Monday evening between 18:30 to 21:30, flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) were handled by just one air traffic controller and a trainee. The report quotes a New York-based controller describing the situation as “pure insanity.” It also noted that an FAA spokesperson said that there were at least three controllers scheduled for each hour on Monday night but did not clarify how many of them were fully certified personnel.
The New York Times reported something similar, adding that four people familiar with the situation said that the number of fully certified controllers on duty to manage Newark’s air traffic was sometimes one or two. These figures are shocking because the target number of controllers for Newark to manage traffic in those hours is around 14-15.
Ya they signed up to help planes land safely. They didn’t sign up for incompetent leadership and stress. Too many people in America think, well they signed up for the job so bite the bullet. But no! If you’re job is made harder and more stressful because of poor working conditions, poor leadership, and poor compensation “You did but sign up for that shit!” you signed up because the alternative is worse. Additionally every corporation have decided together to race to the bottom so no matter where you work it’s wealthy ass hats making decisions. You didn’t sign up for that.