FCT pay increase

68dart · #1 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008, 12:40 PM

I have been hearing more and more rumors that the DOL is working on a substantial wage increase for FCT's. SOmething on the order of 10 dollars an hour. Has anyone else heard anything? I'll turn a flip if it happens, but I am not getting my hopes up, given the state of the economy and the FAA's aversion to paying controllers well.

**Towerboss** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008, 02:28 PM

$10 in addition to what they already get?? SHIT! That would be nice.

68dart · #3 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008, 04:30 PM

It's because of what Lockheed is paying. The argument is since Lockheed is a private contractor, and FSS people don't actually provide ATC separation services; that actual air traffic controllers working for a private contractor should make a similar wage. Works for me! I hope the DOL sees it that way.

DanielEtvs · #4 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008, 08:03 PM

what does FCT controller stand for?

68dart · #5 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008, 09:04 PM

Federal Contract Tower, as in Midwest ATC service, RVA, SERCO etc. Are you new to the field? It's a love/hate program. NATCA hates it, but tower controllers and retirees find it an acceptable way to make a living(usually). They have the worst benefits I've ever seen, the worst facilities in many cases, and alot of guys work everyday alone, for the entire shift come hell or high water. But it beats flipping burgers and working at wally world. For tower-only guys, the rumors of the FAA splitting facilities would be great because we might have a shot at working what we love. But in light of the fact that taking an FAA job would require an immediate $20,000 pay cut, us with families gotta say FU FAA! I really hope the DOL is actually working on this. I just might be able to bank enough money to actually retire, someday, maybe, I MIGHT.