WASHINGTON, DC – A vital piece of safety equipment that helps safely land flights has been turned off at two of Alaska’s major airports, according to Professional Airways Systems Specialists (PASS), the union representing systems specialists and technicians who repair and certify air traffic control equipment.
PASS Begins Legal Action Against FAA
WASHINGTON, DC - The Professional Airways Systems Specialists (PASS) responded today to the Federal Aviation Administration’s plans to break its word and privatize maintenance of air traffic equipment at Automated Flight Service Stations.
Transportation Chairman Young, Ranking Member Oberstar: Take Whatever Action Necessary to Successfully Negotiate Impasse
WASHINGTON, DC— In response to FAA plans to involve Congress in the collective bargaining process, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Don Young (R-Alaska) and Ranking Member James Oberstar (D-Minnesota) sent a letter to FAA Administrator Blakey urging the agency take whatever action necessary to bring a successful conclusion to the contract negotiations.
Flight Delays Highlight FAA Training Shortcomings
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Inadequate training for FAA technicians trying to restart a critical piece of air traffic control equipment resulted in delays for air travelers this morning at Philadelphia International Airport.
WASHINGTON, DC– On Monday, a federal arbitrator upheld a grievance that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fell below a minimum staffing level of 6,100 systems specialists, the FAA employees who maintain and certify the air traffic control system. The grievance was filed by the Professional Airways Systems Specialists (PASS), the union that represents systems specialists.
WASHINGTON, DC - The National Air Traffic Controllers Association and Professional Airways Systems Specialists have advised the Federal Aviation Administration against unilaterally imposing the agency's contract proposals on 11 of NATCA's non-controller bargaining units, warning that such action before a federal court determines whether the Federal Service Impasses Panel can resolve the current impasse "would reflect a disregard for due process of the law."
