atc slot abuse
Time merchant
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Belgium
It's good to read on here how the posters who have submitted responses so far seem to stick rigidly to slot times.
Unfortunately the statistics indicate that "slot busting" is still a problem with between 10% and 30% of slots not being adhered to. This problem is not geographic or limited to busy aerodromes but is widespread.
There was up to 50% non adherence at LHBP (Budapest) who would appear to be the worst. More than 30% non adherence is not unusual though.
You are all aware of the effects for other controllers. The longer term effect of repeated overloads will be a general reduction in capacity.
Back to the thread though, there is no special treatment, no deals, no favours. This is looked upon very seriously here and is a disciplinary matter. Slots can normally be renegotiated or extended. There are a number of ways of accomodating missed slots and we will always try to help. The only time we will say no is if it is going to cause a problem for another controller further down the line.
Unfortunately the statistics indicate that "slot busting" is still a problem with between 10% and 30% of slots not being adhered to. This problem is not geographic or limited to busy aerodromes but is widespread.
There was up to 50% non adherence at LHBP (Budapest) who would appear to be the worst. More than 30% non adherence is not unusual though.
You are all aware of the effects for other controllers. The longer term effect of repeated overloads will be a general reduction in capacity.
Back to the thread though, there is no special treatment, no deals, no favours. This is looked upon very seriously here and is a disciplinary matter. Slots can normally be renegotiated or extended. There are a number of ways of accomodating missed slots and we will always try to help. The only time we will say no is if it is going to cause a problem for another controller further down the line.
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: MARS
I'll start by saying that I am not the person involved and I do not work at the airfield concerned, but I can categorically state that this is all a Load of B******. There are obviously some unhappy people about (for whatever reason) who are throwing sh!te to see if it sticks.
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: EGLL
Oooh Widger
Bit touchy, it looks like you do work there, and working in the management with a reply like that. I have heard this story from a few colleagues within the company and it is true.
Perhaps you are the boss of the ATM
Bit touchy, it looks like you do work there, and working in the management with a reply like that. I have heard this story from a few colleagues within the company and it is true.
Perhaps you are the boss of the ATM
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,125
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From: MARS
nginear,
If you have a problem with this guy and you see him regularly, why don't you approach him directly and settle your differences.
YOU took the decision to "out" him on this forum, by leaving no doubt as to who it was. You have therefore publicly humiliated him and casted doubts on his professionalism. Those of us who know the individual, have a right to defend his good name and the many years of excellent service he has provided to his customers.
This whole thread stinks of someone having a public vendetta against someone who does not deserve the abuse!
Go and find another pond to throw your stones in!
If you have a problem with this guy and you see him regularly, why don't you approach him directly and settle your differences.
YOU took the decision to "out" him on this forum, by leaving no doubt as to who it was. You have therefore publicly humiliated him and casted doubts on his professionalism. Those of us who know the individual, have a right to defend his good name and the many years of excellent service he has provided to his customers.
This whole thread stinks of someone having a public vendetta against someone who does not deserve the abuse!
Go and find another pond to throw your stones in!
