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Training the NowGen for NextGen Weather Challenges

Training the NowGen for NextGen Weather Challenges. Barbara Walton retired FAA Tower and TRACON controller. ATC Hiring Demographics. Source: CWP2010 report. Agency Factors Affecting Personnel Weather Knowledge. 1979-1990:Reduction of On-site Flight Service Stations

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Training the NowGen for NextGen Weather Challenges

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  1. Training the NowGen for NextGen Weather Challenges Barbara Walton retired FAA Tower and TRACON controller

  2. ATC Hiring Demographics Source: CWP2010 report

  3. Agency Factors Affecting Personnel Weather Knowledge • 1979-1990:Reduction of On-site Flight Service Stations • 2004-2010: A-76 Outsourcing of Flight Service • 2002-present: Downsizing of NWS Personnel • 2006: redesign of FAA Academy and Facility Training • 1996-present: Proliferation of Graphical Weather Tools • 1988-present: Emergence of Traffic Management and Command Center

  4. NEXTGEN Weather Tools Route Availability Planning Tool (RAPT) Source: MIT/LL

  5. Training the NowGen in Transitioning to NextGen • 1. Establish a Weather Training Cadre • 2. Back to Basics • 3. Provide Interactive Weather Training • 4. Help Desk / Center of Excellence

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