Hello all!
Covid CA-1 Changes
These are pretty big changes so please remember this.
The DOL will no longer approve covid COP claims that are based on anything but a 3rd party PCR test. So you must go to a lab to get a PCR test, rapid tests no longer will work and at home tests are still not approved. This has nothing to do with the flight surgeon, only if you are filing a CA-1 to keep from burning your SL.
As soon as you are symptom free without medication, send the FS an email stating that. There are a few exceptions but mainly, COP only works for 10 days and we want to ensure that if you’re getting close to that then we have the documentation to switch to EA if it is taking the Flight Surgeon too long to clear you for duty.
Test and Training Lab Subject Matter Expert (TTL SME) Detail Solicitation
We are soliciting for a TTL SME. This is related to DataComm but this is different from the cadre that we have been soliciting for so far. This is similar to some of the other details people have in the building that travel to the Tech Center in Atlantic City, NJ and sometimes to other ERAM facilities.
Duties:
Part-time position / as needed.
NATCA SMEs on the Data Comm TTL training team will support Data Comm transition training through the following duties:
Support the creation of and troubleshooting of CPDLC training scenarios
Instruct SGET developers and ghost pilots in CPDLC scenario development and practices
Conduct validation of CPDLC training scenarios
Support functional testing of CPDLC
Additional support as assigned
Travel:
Travel frequency is two weeks per month, primarily consecutive, occasionally nonconsecutive .
Travel locations are William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Atlantic City, N.J, and all 20 ERAM ARTCCs.
We will want to start getting you trained right away but there will be some overlap with the outgoing person with this detail. You will also be expected to participate in the Datacomm training process onsite.
The deadline to apply is 6/24/22. Let your rep know if you are interested.
Safety Advocacy Class
This class is designed to teach you about PRoCs, SSRs, and general understanding of safety programs, processes and requirements. All Members are eligible to attend but is really helpful for LSC members, QC specialists or anyone interested in knowing more about those jobs. This class is a full two days and will be held Aug 2-3 in Salt Lake City. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll forward you the sign up link.
Lastly, the NATCA negotiated 1.6% pay raise will show up on your June 28th paycheck.
Have a great weekend and please sign up for the Sunset Dinner Cruise!
Amy