Originally Posted by RENURPP
My only gripe with individual controllers is that they deny deny deny there is an issue.
In a good many of cases, if not the majority, you will find that is not correct. Spend a bit of time in the tower cabin or approach room and you will find that there is no denial. Many of the systemic issues being discussed here are discussed ad nauseam in these environments. Many of the frustrations voiced here are shared by those at the console. The issues go far beyond the guy or girl on the other end of the radio. The majority do the best they can within the constraints of the system they have. As has been pointed out, remember that it is the military and there is no union. Change takes a very long time. That is not an excuse, but a causal factor. That said, 25 years is way too long to wait for change.