What is preventing us from utilizing what technology we have for the good as opposed to the perfect?
Lester Johnson
The Public Record
It is about information. It is about being able to have the tools and being able to make that evaluation.
I just want to second what the Chairman was talking about, is the desire and the need for accurate information.
How many different air traffic control positions are there? I mean, how many different classifications of air traffic controllers are you training for, approximately?
Because, then I was going to say, different types of equipment configurations. I am trying to get my arms around the complexity of the training situation.
So, we can criticize the FAA for not having defined this training requirement.
I did read the Inspector General's report. It raised probably more questions than it answered.
I would think the private sector would probably be a little more nimble and be able to bring some real technological advancements.
So, my bottom line, and we have to go to a vote, is the development of better information, not just for the sake of getting information, but actually targeted, and then working with the contractor to actually hone in on what-- because it…
Quality, safety. That is the first. I am concerned about cost, but, boy, we do not want to compromise quality and safety at all.





