Friday, October 07, 2005
Whither the staffing?
A basic question: how many AFSS controllers were there when the contract was announced on February 1st compared to how many remained on October 4th when Lockheed took over? Lockheed will probably knows by now or Monday. That may seem like a bit of a delay, but a few controllers didn’t have to report in for their first shift until as late as the 7th, and some of those might have decided not to show up and simply stay retired.
A couple controllers have reported their numbers independently, though:
- Bangor, ME 29 (2/1) / 16 (10/4)
- Burlington, VT 33 / 13
- Princeton, MN 43 / 39
It should be noted that Princeton is a Legacy facility (not to be closed) while Bangor and Burlington will be shut down within 18 months.
We will re-visit the numbers as they become available.
It should be noted that few, if any, controllers were on leave this week. Part of the deal for signing up with Lockheed was to report on October 4th or your first scheduled day back. As people get back to taking their time off, the situation will change, but it’s certain that the facilities were ‘ultimate staffed’ this week.
A couple controllers have reported their numbers independently, though:
- Bangor, ME 29 (2/1) / 16 (10/4)
- Burlington, VT 33 / 13
- Princeton, MN 43 / 39
It should be noted that Princeton is a Legacy facility (not to be closed) while Bangor and Burlington will be shut down within 18 months.
We will re-visit the numbers as they become available.
It should be noted that few, if any, controllers were on leave this week. Part of the deal for signing up with Lockheed was to report on October 4th or your first scheduled day back. As people get back to taking their time off, the situation will change, but it’s certain that the facilities were ‘ultimate staffed’ this week.
# posted by Skywise @ 7:54 PM 
