International Air Traffic Controller Day

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Go on give eachother a big hug!

20 October - International Day of the Air Traffic Controller - ATC Network - News Item (http://www.atc-network.com/NewsItem-27755-20-October---International-Day-of-the-Air-Traffic-Controller.aspx)
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[Dan Dare]

The response to the idea of a federation was immediate and universal. From its founding on 20 October 1961 IFATCA has grown to 133 member associations representing 50,000 air traffic controllers worldwide. The culture among controllers is that the job will be done no matter the circumstances, no matter the working conditions. This air traffic controller ethic is at the core of the safest and most efficient means of transport that is air travel.

Equipment and systems introduced over the years have helped improve efficiency and contributed to a sound and safe ATC system, but the individual controller has always been, and remains, the key element in the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible ATC network we have today.

Controllers are the most flexible and adaptable element of the system, readily able to grow with continually evolving procedures, changing technical systems, and social and environmental constraints. No other "technology" is so adaptable, productive and cost effective!

When we celebrate 20th of October each year, we celebrate the vision of our founding members, and we celebrate the countless volunteers who work to achieve the aims of our Federation. But most of all we celebrate the individual air traffic controller wherever he works or under whatever conditions she works, who strives each minute to give the utmost in service to the flying public , to bring you safely and efficiently to your destination. Even with a shortage of air traffic controllers worldwide, when too few air traffic controllers are being asked to handle more and more traffic without compromising our high standards of safety, and at the same time being judged on efficiency issues over which we have no control the controller ethic prevails.

Today we recognise our efforts, salute our accomplishments, and renew our mission of service
through an industry that is at the heart of a global community.

To all air traffic controllers, be proud and celebrate your profession today!

...for those of you too busy controlling to click the link above

[Radarspod]

well that was well publicised! :D

Are we sure this isn't a setup by Hallmark or Clintons trying to cash in?:ok: - remember the attempt at a 'Grandparents Day' - a cynical attempt to sell more cards!

[undervaluedATC]

I celebrated the international ATC day by working overtime.

Of course, that's the expected (read, required) thing down here.

[Spitoon]

Ahhh, shucks, I missed it.

[Brian81]

I maked the occasion by starting a new unit. Hopefully I wont forget international controllers day next year because of it!

Why don't they declare it an ATCO bank holiday (thus we'd be getting time off) That would encourage us all to remember it!

Or how about we invent some new days for ATC?

"National Musical Chairs Day" - Where ATCOs who want to move units all swap on one day.

"Naked Monday" - A bit like TRUCE for pervs

"National 'all turns left' day" - spice things up by restricting right turns unless absolutely necessary

"Just say NO day" - a day where anything that involves unappreciated hassle is denied

"Sponsored silence" - hmmmm... the French do that quite often don't they???:ok:

[Dizzee Rascal]

We already play the musical chairs within the unit, not because we want different jobs but because of the declining number of serviceable chairs in the VCR. We have recently re-started the collection of broken chairs to store behind the desk, remember that Brian?

Naked Monday, that idea is already in operation by the RFFS!

[coolbeans]

We already play the musical chairs within the unit, not because we want different jobs but because of the declining number of serviceable chairs in the VCR. We have recently re-started the collection of broken chairs to store behind the desk, remember that Brian?

So what did you do to your poor student to make him break his chair dizz??

[Dizzee Rascal]

Sorry coolbeans, did you say ILS?!:}

[Brian81]

Woah there!!!

RFFS NAKED MONDAYS?

I'm coming back!!! - see you at Monday 9am (I'll be joining in the fun in the fire station probably)

ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho (as in HO HO HO HO HO HO HO)

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[Dizzee Rascal]

LOL. I get the joke!:ok:

[coolbeans]

ILS? Nope dont have one of those :\