A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
Issue link: http://natca.uberflip.com/i/843966
functionality with more facilities closely turning on before a critical concern surfaced with a conformant filed flight plan with reroute or CTOP that ERAM amendment requests are sent for ALL flight plans currently associated with that flight. This occurred inside of 30 minutes of P - time, which a change applied, to all flight plans without anyone knowing. The tweak to the TFMS system in allowing this to happen was an adjustment made to have TFMS work better with ERAM. TFMS DT has been working on a help guideline for the TMU's using the RAD tool. The sheet full of information and reminders to assist the user when using the tool is near complete and will be distributed prior to the next ABRR/PDRR turn on. TFMS DT has been working internally on a questionnaire to determine the usefulness of the current tools and t o help rate their importance in the criticality of use. TFMS is currently a support tool and not currently a critical mission tool, however it is trying to get there in some form. The ratings on the software do not have any .9 requirement. The system is very complex and proven to be riddled with performance issues and enhancement shortfalls. This questionnaire will aid in some of the future determination on how to approach addressing some of these concerns. A questionnaire will be forward shortly to see if National can support it being sent to the TFMS users for input. We are in full swing of 6 - day workweeks and long hours on positions. Although some TMUs get some reprieve since thunderstorms may not have impact to them on certain days, ATCSCC/SVRWX ar ea during the summer is always engaged since someone in the system is dealing with these constraints, which we are fully connected to. Although I ask routinely and have brought the issue up to our President, being granted time of the floor is rare if at a ll to perform any duties supporting TFMS - DT's needs.