Greater Buffalo Tower - BUF

Nosnam Newcomer

Are there any Air Traffic Controllers from Buffalo Niagara International Airport around here, or anyone have any experience there? I'm contemplating making a career switch from what I do now (management of tanker fleet logistics and dispatch) to becoming an Air Traffic Controller - ideally at BUF. It sure would be nice to get in touch with some people and learn some more about the facility, before I make the jump!

Cirrus12 Epic Member So. NH

I just put in my Geo Pref and inculded BUF. I would love to hear what anyone has to say about it.

ladiesolo Trusted Member

Anyone have any insight on BUF and/or the current staffing levels there? Is it a Good or not so good choice to start for OTS applicants? ANY info you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! I am from the area and have ideas of staying close to home if possible.

otterstrom Trusted Member of NATCA

their traffic is way down as more and more people move from the buffalo area. thats really all i know about the place. a friend of mine likes it there.

MikeATC Retired FAA, NATCA Member Nashville TN

I believe that BUF is either a ATC-7 or ATC-8 facility, according to AirNav they average about 380 operations per day. My opinion and what I would recommend for someone that is OTS or even a CTI graduate is trying to be assigned to an ATC-7 or 8 facility.

ladiesolo Trusted Member

Thanks MikeATC. So then, you advise OTS/CTI applicants to select terminal and not enroute (all enroute facilites are Level 11 & 12 besides 5 that are Level 10)?

ladiesolo Trusted Member

Oh, and BUF is Level 8

ladiesolo Trusted Member

so, any Buffalonians out there willing to share info on the work environment and such at BUF? I will be scheduling a tour soon...

Magellan1521 Rookie

Does anybody have any current info on BUF Tower? i.e. working conditions, staffing levels and average time to CPC