Happy end of September, C Area!
I have quite a few things to tell you about, so PLEASE READ THIS EMAIL IN ITS ENTIRETY! …..you know who you are…..
A big congrats to Hunter for certifying on 7/11! Well done to all who made it possible and worked hard to help him in his success.
We have 3 new hires in the building who have joined NATCA and are looking forward to training on the floor! Ezekiel (goes by Zeke), Jun, and Jeydi are upstairs and have been down to visit a few times. Welcome to the C-Area!
There is an OJTI Cadre Course happening in November. Ideally, we are looking for 1 volunteer from the C Area to attend and become a Cadre. If you are interested or want more information, please let me know.
GPI/MSO - I am STILL waiting on the trial LOA for the procedures that we are hoping will simplify the requirements for these two airports. If you are running into ANY issues with either, PLEASE let me know. Leave me a strip in my box, text me, email me, whatever works best for you. I cannot push for any changes if I don’t have examples to show ZLC. Call signs, times, and if you have a moment, a brief explanation of what happened.
PSC/YKM to GEG - The changeover is scheduled to take place mid-October, and yes, the floor will be briefed on the new procedures the week of 10/11-14. Right now, there is some question as to whether or not everything will be ready to flip the switch and what the contingency plan is if GEG isn’t ready for the airspace, regardless of the reason. I will keep you posted as those decisions are made, and in the meantime, I will be attending a lot of meetings ensuring that everything is moving in the right direction and the C Area isn’t missing any vital information that will impact our operations. Something I am aiming to keep to a minimum.
We are waiting on confirmation that the schedule is good from management, and I will let you know when I hear back on that. It has been submitted out of the building as of the beginning of this week.
Thank you ALL for your hard work and your patience as I try to get any answers and help to you all. I am here for you, as always.
I’m sure I forgot something, but I think this is good for now. Enjoy the last day of September and get your Air Traffic Control Costumes out! Tis the season! (Seriously, google ATC costume)
Crumbley
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