Originally Posted by
Toadpool
I've heard that a certain SaRG PI(N) does not believe that SRATCOH is mandatory, but for "guidance".
Apparently he also disagrees with managed closures when there are staff shortages, having allegedly said that ATCOs should work until they feel fatigued before taking a break!
Who regulates the regulators?
Latest at TC, SRATCOH is not a regulation but a recommendation. After 2 hours the controller will be asked by the supervisor if they are happy to continue or do they need a break. Union recommendation is to ask for the break.
As for airport "radar" closures, been a few this winter, luckily for the ATC provider the closures have been factored around the times when there is no traffic.
Has the makings of a long summer.