FCT pay increase

68dart Rookie

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 Future Former Controller Houston, Texas

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

68dart Rookie

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 Trusted Member hank krakowskis

what does FCT controller stand for?

68dart Rookie

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.

Mr.Texas Mod

If 10.00/hr is added to the current hourly it just might be worth having to pay for your own benefits. I'm interested in some facts on this topic.

gunnymel Newcomer Virginia

I've actually heard that Midwest is partnering with PATCO FDP to petition the DOL for this type of raise. It would be awsome if it came about.

Mr.Texas Mod

Man I'm getting my lifevest ready for when I jump ship.

mattrix2428 Rookie

please change pic. tower boss

Pants81 Trusted Member Indiana

why its just an A with two dots on it, no big deal