phipps66

a bonfire is needed i'd say

The NAS (national airspace system) is a well oiled, thoroughly greased machine, hanging on by one rusty cotter pin. It only takes a hiccup to cause a problem. Just look at what a thunderstorm can do. I can't speak for other agencies, but in my experience, the FAA has great tools and great people doing the job. Everywhere has their faults i'm sure. What kind of engineering do you do? I'm an electronic engineer.

I'll most likely need the money to pay my income taxes

I work for FAA ATO (air traffic organization) I see air traffic control on a daily basis, IMO there is just a bunch of planes in the air, a bunch of flights being scheduled, and not enough real estate on the ground, or in the air to handle it all. ATC and all it entails is inherently governmental, nothing that has to do with the safety of so many people should ever be given to a private company

I work for the FAA and in a weird way am proud of this. Also, I fly as little as possible.