A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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SoCal Metroplex (Submitted by Jose Gonzalez Article 48 Rep, SoCal Metroplex) The SoCal Metroplex Team continues to respond to noise complaints received from Ombudsman, the Regional Administrator's office , and Headquarters. The majority of the complaints are legacy noise issues and not SoCal Metroplex - related. The team was successful with the post - implementation procedures that published on the October 12th cycle. The core team has been working with Legal from Western Pacific and Headquarters finalizing mitigation proposals for the two of the n ine p etitioners . The final proposals will be presented to the p etitioners by November 3rd. The team , at the request of the Western Service Center , conducted an EA review of all the post - implementation procedures that are expected t o be published through the March 2018 cycle. The review was to ensure that the EA specialist could finalize the IER and CAT X for the procedures. The team created the JCKIE STAR to address concerns in the Lake Arrowhead area and provide safety benefits f or aircraft operating in high terrain at night into ONT. The procedure is still being environmentally screened and a letter to The SHPO has been sent on November 1st. The team is waiting for Headquarters and the Regional Administrator to provide a commun ity outreach plan for the post - implementation procedures that will be implemented in February and March. The SoCal Core Team members attended then ATCA Annual Conference to receive the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Annual Team Award for Outstandi ng Achievement. Florida Metroplex (Submitted by Greg Harris, Florida Metroplex Co - Lead) Florida Metroplex team had the following activates during the past month: • Participated in t eam meetings in Orlando (2 weeks) • Participated in t eam meetin gs in Jacksonville (2 weeks) • Participated in Florida Metroplex t elcons Atlanta Metroplex (Submitted by Christian Karns Atlanta Metroplex Co - Lead) Reviewed NACO and Jeppesen c harts . ATL Metroplex STARs have been implemented! We had your typ ical issues: • Automation • Wrong flight plans being filed • FMS not loaded or pilots not being able to find the STAR • Learning curve for ATC and pilots We also had the following: • TBFM adaptation error – but was able to get it corrected in two days