Originally Posted by
Captain37
Funny that LAX Tower with only 40 qualified guys still accepts hundreds of VFR operations in one the busiest airspace in the world. Glasgow ATC on the learning path ? Take a trip to America and learn the job !
Totally irrelevant.
LAX controllers only do tower and GMC, radar approach control for the 4 runways being done from South California Terminal Control whereas Glasgow controllers do Approach and approach radar as well as tower and GMC.
There are also established 'victor' routes which can be used by transits at LAX.
I don't know what operational hours US controllers are allowed to work; controllers in the UK can work a maximum 10 hours operational duty and must take a minimum 30 min break for every 2 hours of operational duty hence to keep 4 control positions open needs 6 controllers.