You can see this approach in action through our Plan, Execut e, Review, Train and
Improve (PERTI) strategy for operational forecasting. PERTI is a cyclical process that
uses data derived from years of NAS performance metrics to provide more predictability,
reliability , and repeatability in managing the National Air space System (NAS)
performance, thereby supporting better decision - making. Since this program came
online last August, we're seeing noticeable benefits to how we work with our commercial
carrier customers to minimize the impact to operations during severe weather and other
adverse conditions.
It takes more work to be proactive, but it saves time, money and labor hours when we
are able make decisions before external forces force our hand. Every day around 5:00
pm ET, the team in Systems Operations publishes a PERTI plan with a two - day look
ahead summarizing any potential impacts to the NAS and the planned traffic
management initiatives we're going to employ. We share this information with
organizations that represent our customers that are co - located with th e ATO at the
Command Center. In turn, these organizations are able to make more informed business
decisions about everything from where to send flight crews to how much fuel they'll need
to support their operation.
Along with publishing the PERTI plan, w e hold a daily planning telcon for stakeholders
and facilities to clarify questions and provide feedback. And following execution of the
PERTI plan, we review our performance to determine what could have been done
differently. As we start PERTI's second ye ar of implementation, we look forward to
focusing next on the training and improvement aspect of the initiative.
PERTI is great example of how the ATO cultivates and shares information across the
operation and with our partners in industry to meet its mi ssion of ensuring the safest and
most efficient aerospace system in the world. Like all aspects of our work, this important
initiative could not be accomplished without your hard work and dedication.
Thanks everyone!
Teri L. Bristol ATO Chief Operati ng Officer
