C Area,
Wanted to let everyone know we’re discussing going back to BWS (Basic Watch Schedule or 5x2) anywhere from sometime in March to sometime in April.
Part of the discussion(s) include bid leave, and anticipated traffic increases.
Personally, I’d prefer to take more of a wait and see approach with how things develop traffic wise but we also can’t be in a position to where we’re unable to staff to traffic as it increases. As we all know, BWS is ultimately inevitable and may happen sooner than later.
To be clear, no official date at this point has been set just wanted to update everyone that the conversation is taking place.
Expect a more detailed update when a date to return to BWS has been determined.
Also, we haven’t finalized any C Area EA when we go back to BWS, but it’s my understanding it’s still a possibility.
Thanks
James Darlington
NATCA C Area Rep
904-347-3065