Hello Everyone,
It’s been a little while since my last update so here are some of the latest developments that will affect the area.
BWS
We have been on BWS for a few weeks now and we have been operating with the guidelines set as two less than normal, per shift, since the traffic has not completely returned to pre-COVID levels. Even with all of the training, I feel like it has been sufficient. That being said, we are expected to have more OJTs ready to hit the floor in May, and traffic levels are projected to increase. With that knowledge, Candi and I have agreed that beginning PP10, our staffing will move to one below normal guides. The staffing levels will be revisited prior to PP12 and I am guessing they will probably go back to normal around Memorial Day.
Downrigger
Downrigger operations have again been postponed. This time until May 25th. One of the main reasons for postponement is due to their request for a corridor that will allow them to work a/c from OLY to NUW APCH without the need for ZSE to work them. I am all for this idea and I have spoken to several of you who are in agreement. We are still negotiating what this will look like so I wouldn’t be surprised to see things delayed even further.
S46
Recently, there have been some complaints from a few S46 regarding spacing on the arrivals, specifically on the HAWKZ. Their claim is that pilots are being told to “resume published speed after PIKEZ/FOOTT” which means they are going too fast and are not complying with the letter. I explained that 3 increasing to 5 in sector 32 is supposed to be insured by speed assignment and they are rarely if ever doing it correctly. Ultimately, if the letter is being followed, then there shouldn’t be a problem for either side. We agreed that currently, there is no need to reopen the letter, but we might need to revisit that if problems persist.
SGET
As mentioned by Amy in her last email, the facility has been gathering a list of people interested in learning the SGET (Scenario Generation Editing Tool). If you would like to be added to that list or would like any other information, please let me or anyone else from the Eboard know.
That is all I have for now. Please reach out to me if you would like to know any more information about the topics above or if you would like to add your input.
In Solidarity,
Jared Zimmerman
(801) 635-9184