The Federal Aviation Administration says it is replacing an aging air traffic control facility that handles flight traffic in and out of the New York region. Sen. Charles Schumer says the decision means about 1,000 controllers and support staff will keep their jobs on Long Island. He says the workers' overall average salary is $100,000.
A Schumer spokeswoman says the project to replace the Terminal Radar Approach Control, or TRACON (TRAY-con) facility, in Westbury, will cost approximately $245 million. Schumer says this is a scaled-back plan. Originally the FAA wanted to combine the Westbury site with another facility in Ronkonkoma. Schumer's spokeswoman says it is still possible the facilities could be combined in the future. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said it supports the decision.
Lmao! It's been 20+ years since experienced controllers at the NY TRACON were paid as low as $100,000 per year. The Gov't. always tries to hide from the public the TOTAL salary it pays it's controllers at busy facilities. (over 200K p/year)
ReplyDeleteAlso, love how that ridiculous picture used in the article has absolutely ZERO connection to anything involving air traffic control.
ReplyDelete"Get me a 'high-tech' looking graphic for this article!"