Are You Safe In The Sky With The FAA??

I have really noticed lately a decrease in Air Traffic Controller quality. I don't know if there are just more new controllers or if the controllers are unhappy with there job.

I have had a couple of close calls where maybe an over worked controller failed to help us with aircraft traffic. I hear it all the time on Center frequencies (the controllers that work aircraft at high altitude over large areas) where the controller is working many sectors. This really spreads then controllers focus over a larger area and opens the door for mistakes.

When I fly into Atlanta the controllers are sounding much more over worked and stressed. I have notices more controllers getting upset much faster when things get busy.

I found this site that may help explain a very big safety issue with the Air Traffic Control System. It is the "Fly Us Safe Campaign by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.

If you fly the airlines you really should participate and read this and make your voice heard. Remember this is coming from an airline pilot who sees what goes on up front all the time and I am concerned!