First, I would like to thank everyone for allowing me to represent the area. I hope that I can live up to your expectations, and I welcome any feedback to help me do the best job possible.
As Brooke mentioned before, there has been a delay in bidding due to the Article 46 solicitation. It is my understanding that the bid will get started soon after the solicitation closes (last week of October). The bidding process is going to be different this year but, going forward, I think it is going to be a much smoother process than what we have done in the past.
Here is the link to the bidATC website: http://www.bidatc.com/zse#/register.
Everyone will need to set up an account in order to bid. You will need your NATCA member number. If you don’t know it, contact me and I can get it for you. If you have any questions about the bid process or setting up an account, please contact me. Briefings will be conducted this week to help everyone understand how the process will work. In the meantime, here is the link to the bidATC tutorial video: https://vimeo.com/364230100
I have heard from a few of you that you have interest in becoming more involved with NATCA. I would encourage everyone to do so. In my experience, getting more involved will have a positive impact on your career and will give you a better understanding of what goes on outside of the control room that directly impacts what goes on inside of the control room. Please contact me or Derek if you have interest and we will keep you in mind when opportunities arise.
Lastly, here is my contact information:
801-635-9184
Please feel free to call, text, or email me at any time. I may not always be immediately available, but I promise I will get back to you as soon as possible.
In Solidarity,
Jared