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News / Re: Denver has a new EC
« on: December 09, 2018, 04:56:27 PM »
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News / Re: Denver has a new Training Administrator
« on: December 08, 2018, 05:06:26 PM »
uh oh, Look out! 
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News / Re: ZOB Staff Changes
« on: December 02, 2018, 06:03:55 PM »
Welcome to the team Kyle! Congrats to the both of you
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News / Re: ZMP has a new EC
« on: November 30, 2018, 01:16:11 PM »
Congrats from your neighbors over here at ZAU!
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News / Re: Atlanta's New Air Traffic Manager
« on: November 28, 2018, 12:10:20 PM »
Congrats Meg! Your in the big chair now
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News / Re: Washington’s new Events Coordinator!
« on: November 26, 2018, 06:46:28 PM »
Congratulations Tim, make ZDC stand out!
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News / Re: Honolulu has a new DATM!
« on: November 18, 2018, 03:11:36 PM »
Congrats Austin, Best of luck!
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General Discussion / Re: We don't talk enough...
« on: November 12, 2018, 04:47:14 PM »
Getting back on the original topic of communication & transparency, I would like to see some sort of plan, or consistent updates that each of the division staff have. Everyone in this division should have the ability to access this and get a picture of the image that you as division staff are creating. This could be something like a document that is prepared quarterly or monthly to show the progress you guys are making. Mani provided me a document after my first post on here of his plans and improvements for the NE region and it is truly something I think every staff member in the division should be doing. Its not just the fact that you need to be transparent and communicate with us. But we have to hold you accountable too. Mark, Tony, Brandon, the whole crew should be holding us accountable if we aren't doing what we are supposed to or we are inactive. And you should expect the same from us. It is a two way street, All the ARTCC staff and controllers here in the division are here for you, and we expect you to be there for us.
One thing positive thing that I like is the idea of, is the new training master classes. And really am looking forward to see a good turnout and result from it. This is one great step in connecting people from all across the division, working/learning together using real world knowledge and resources. Nice job Brandon and Rick.
In terms of inter-facility communication, I wish that every ARTCC would talk with each other regularly and engage one another in their everyday duties. Go in the other facility's TS/Discord when you are controlling and hang out. Coordinate and create a bond between each facility is continually being strengthened, not broken. I believe the best thing would be to SHARE RESOURCES. Not lock them up behind a website login. Get together, MEET, TALK to one another. Take the benefits of one facility and implement a similar or better thing into the other. Most importantly, be willing to HELP! Of course people will be against this, but doing this very practice will make US and the division stronger. Who cares if your facility gives away something that makes them different than everyone else, after all, we are all in the same division, and same region, same network and "the same team". And as previously mentioned a few times now, this is supposed to be FUN, and enjoyable hobby for the all of us. Its not fun when a few of the members who are involved in this discussion want to bicker back and forth to be "politically correct". And create problems rather than fix them. It's not fun when no-one wants to collaborate, talk to each other, and most importantly have fun.
One thing positive thing that I like is the idea of, is the new training master classes. And really am looking forward to see a good turnout and result from it. This is one great step in connecting people from all across the division, working/learning together using real world knowledge and resources. Nice job Brandon and Rick.
In terms of inter-facility communication, I wish that every ARTCC would talk with each other regularly and engage one another in their everyday duties. Go in the other facility's TS/Discord when you are controlling and hang out. Coordinate and create a bond between each facility is continually being strengthened, not broken. I believe the best thing would be to SHARE RESOURCES. Not lock them up behind a website login. Get together, MEET, TALK to one another. Take the benefits of one facility and implement a similar or better thing into the other. Most importantly, be willing to HELP! Of course people will be against this, but doing this very practice will make US and the division stronger. Who cares if your facility gives away something that makes them different than everyone else, after all, we are all in the same division, and same region, same network and "the same team". And as previously mentioned a few times now, this is supposed to be FUN, and enjoyable hobby for the all of us. Its not fun when a few of the members who are involved in this discussion want to bicker back and forth to be "politically correct". And create problems rather than fix them. It's not fun when no-one wants to collaborate, talk to each other, and most importantly have fun.
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General Discussion / Re: We don't talk enough...
« on: November 08, 2018, 05:31:44 AM »
Derek, Im with you on this and agree with the very majority of what you have said.
I believe we need the top of the division to be TRANSPARENT. I have no idea what USA 1, 2, 3 and up's goals are. Or what they want us to be doing. I want to be part of the change you guys want to bring, but it is impossible to help when there is no word being directly discussed with us. The forums are more like a battle ground of political debates rather than a resource. I purposely avoid most of the threads I have access to because they are like mini battlefields that are just not worth getting involved in. I don't feel like our opinions are truly considered and valued in some circumstances. Instead it just ends with who can prove the other person wrong. Rather than taking in and effectively using the feedback that was provided.
Division staff need to come in our TS or Discord and TALK with us, you guys are in charge, check in with each facility on a frequent basis and offer assistance with our perseverance. Get to know the very people who are far under you by being there. Be physically present in the community! I take pride when I see our division staff on the network controlling or flying, but don't over do it. Because you never know when someone in the division will need your help. Without transparency from the division level, ARTCC level transparency will never happen. It always starts from the top.
Where are our regular division meetings? The professional development course? Pilot and Controller training courses? Four great ways to connect with the whole community both facility staff and members via real human voices, not a forum thread. Create regular surveys or questionnaires to gather the interests of the division, and deliver where needed... I don't usually really voice my opinion on here (for the reasons I listed above). But I really do agree with this topic and hope that Mark, Tony, Brandon, and the rest of the team can take this critical feedback and criticism that we are providing, and implement new ways of connecting the division back together as one.
I believe we need the top of the division to be TRANSPARENT. I have no idea what USA 1, 2, 3 and up's goals are. Or what they want us to be doing. I want to be part of the change you guys want to bring, but it is impossible to help when there is no word being directly discussed with us. The forums are more like a battle ground of political debates rather than a resource. I purposely avoid most of the threads I have access to because they are like mini battlefields that are just not worth getting involved in. I don't feel like our opinions are truly considered and valued in some circumstances. Instead it just ends with who can prove the other person wrong. Rather than taking in and effectively using the feedback that was provided.
Division staff need to come in our TS or Discord and TALK with us, you guys are in charge, check in with each facility on a frequent basis and offer assistance with our perseverance. Get to know the very people who are far under you by being there. Be physically present in the community! I take pride when I see our division staff on the network controlling or flying, but don't over do it. Because you never know when someone in the division will need your help. Without transparency from the division level, ARTCC level transparency will never happen. It always starts from the top.
Where are our regular division meetings? The professional development course? Pilot and Controller training courses? Four great ways to connect with the whole community both facility staff and members via real human voices, not a forum thread. Create regular surveys or questionnaires to gather the interests of the division, and deliver where needed... I don't usually really voice my opinion on here (for the reasons I listed above). But I really do agree with this topic and hope that Mark, Tony, Brandon, and the rest of the team can take this critical feedback and criticism that we are providing, and implement new ways of connecting the division back together as one.
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News / Re: ZHU Appoints New Facility Engineer
« on: November 07, 2018, 07:23:15 PM »
Congrats Ryan! Have fun making those FOIA's!
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News / Re: Washington's Newest Training Administrator
« on: October 28, 2018, 12:07:14 PM »
Congrats!