Aviation workers deal with politics-induced furloughs

WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) — Some 4,000 furloughed aviation workers are the latest casualty of political infighting in Washington.

Families used to making $75,000 a year are filing for unemployment benefits and worrying how to make mortgage, car and student loan payments, furloughed workers say.

“It really is scary,” said Michael MacDonald, a 54-year-old Federal Aviation Administration engineer who lives outside of Boston. “For one week, you think OK, we can handle one week. But now the reality is starting to set in — this is going to take six weeks or more.”

The FAA has been partially shut down for more than a week, with only air traffic controllers, mechanics and those integral to keeping planes flying safely on the job.

The plight of 4,000 FAA workers has been overshadowed by greater commotion over raising the debt limit and spending cuts. But lawmakers have also been at odds over approving a routine stop-gap funding measure for the agency.

With the House adjourned, the funding impasse will likely grind on for FAA employees who are feeling the pinch of a lack of paycheck, not to mention perks such as like 401(k) retirement benefit contributions.

MacDonald works on updating communications systems for the FAA. He’s worried about paying his mortgage, car loans and college tuition for his two kids. He filed for unemployment benefits last week and has been urging his colleagues to do the same.

“I’ve never been in this situation before,” said MacDonald, a 20-year veteran of the FAA.

While many employees, especially single parents, are terrified of spiraling into debt, other FAA workers say they’re just furious that they’ve become the victims of partisan wrangling in Washington.

“For this to be about something so petty, it’s ridiculous. And terribly arrogant and totally uncaring,” said Steve Alexander, 59, who lives near Sanford, N.C.

Alexander’s last day on the job was July 22, when he finished upgrading the landing system at Memphis International Airport.

While Alexander saved up over a year to withstand this furlough, as a union representative, he has been talking to panicked colleagues who can’t afford to be out of work for weeks on end.

The partial shutdown impacts more than just federal workers. The FAA had to stop hundreds of airport construction projects nationwide, which means some 24,000 construction workers are also out of work. Another 35,000 support workers, such as food service vendors, are also impacted, said Steve Sandherr CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America.

http://i.cdn.turner.com/money/.element/apps/cvp/4.0/swf/cnn_money_384x216_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=/video/news/2011/04/26/n_southwest_air_traffic.cnnmoney

“This can’t go on a day longer, much less six weeks longer,” Randy Babbitt, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, told CNN on Tuesday

— CNN’s Mike M. Ahlers contributed to this report. 

ClancyJG International sdb-sdvosb-8a

We have more than three decades of expertise serving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Defense (DOD), and private industry.

ClancyJG International is an professional, engineering, and consulting services company.  We are recognized experts in air traffic control and airspace management, research and test ranges, and training and simulation.  We provide expertise capable of addressing complex programmatic issues including the management and coordination within and between organizations.  As such we have demonstrated our ability to provide staff with unique skills consisting of managers, engineers, analysts, subject matter experts, and operational staff.  While a relatively new corporate entity, we have more than three decades of expertise serving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Defense (DOD), and private industry.    We are a participants in the Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program and are a Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

 

 

Clancy JG Engineering and Consulting Services SDVOSB, SBA, 8a certified

The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) was established in Washington, D.C. in 1956 by a group of air traffic controllers, the Air Traffic Control Association has been from the outset dedicated to progress in the science of air traffic control and the preservation of a safe flight environment. For more information visithttp://www.atca.org/

The Southwest Defense Alliance (SWDA) is a public benefit corporation formed in 1997, works to preserve and enhance critical defense missions and assets in the southwest United States. For more information visit http://www.swda.us/

The International Foundation for Telemetering (IFT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the professional and technical interests of the “Telemetering Community.” For more information visit http://www.telemetry.org/

The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators. Our mission is to promote technological literacy for all by supporting the teaching of technology and promoting the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. ITEA strengthens the profession through leadership, professional development, membership services, publications, and classroom activities. For more information visit http://www.itea.org

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest professional society devoted to the progress of engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. The Institute continues to be the principal voice, information resource, and publisher for aerospace engineers, scientists, managers, policymakers, students, and educators. AIAA is also the go-to resource for stimulating professional accomplishment and standards-driven excellence in all areas of aerospace for prominent corporations and government organizations worldwide. For more information visit http://www.aiaa.org/

The Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) is an international organization that seeks to promote air safety and contributes to aeronautical advancement by promoting sound aeronautical design and development; interchanging ideas, thoughts and suggestions of the members, assisting in the professional development of experimental pilots, and providing scholarships and aid to members and the families of deceased members. For more information visit http://www.setp.org/

Comprehensive management, engineering and technical support services.

May 14, 2010 – ClancyJG International is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) Business Development Program Participant. September 24, 2009 – ClancyJG International is awarded a contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide support to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Office. As the support contractor, ClancyJG International provides the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) expert technical, analytical, and planning support services. September 15, 2009 – ClancyJG International, as a member of the Management and Engineering Technologies International Inc. (METI) Team, is please to announce that our Team has been selected as one of the successful offerors to participate in the Electronic FAA Accelerated and Simplified Tasks (eFAST). The FAA entered into multiple Master Ordering Agreements (MOAs) with Small Businesses, 8(a), Women-Owned, Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (SEDB) to provide comprehensive management, engineering and technical support services.

Thank you for your interest in ClancyJG International. For information please use any of the contact options stated below with your contact information and a brief description of your need. We look forward to quickly responding to your inquiry.

Corporate:  (661) 339-3120  FAX: (661) 339-3126

John Clancy, President: jclancy@clancyjg.com 661.886.2166

Donald C. Rhea, Vice President: drhea@clancyjg.com 661.886.8557

To submit a resume select

resume@clancyjg.com

 

ClancyJG International – Engineering, Professional and Consulting Services

 

ClancyJG International was established in 2007 and is a qualified engineering and professional services company that has demonstrated experience in assembling talented teams to meet contract requirements.  As experienced professionals we are able to address unique programmatic requirements.  As consultants, we have provided subject matter expertise to companies that include Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Lockheed Martin Corporate, SERCO, Gallium Visual Systems, All Weather Inc., and Coram CA Development LP.  We have also focused on assisting small business  entities understand and navigate the world of federal contracts, address the  business challenges associated with federal contracting, and strategies for avoiding the pitfalls that come with innocence. We are also presently on several teams pursuing opportunities where our talents augment a prime contract team.

Here is an example of our success.  ClancyJG International is the current provider of Air Traffic Control and Aviation Safety Subject Matter Experts to the HQ FAAAJV-13, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Group in Washington, DC since September 2009.  In this capacity we have demonstrated:

• Our ability to compete and perform as a Government Prime Contractor
• Our ability to provided a competitive and compliant approach to meeting customer requirements
• Our ability to rapidly transition uniquely and highly qualified incumbent technical staff
• Our ability to recruit and retain new staff to fill key personnel incumbent staff vacancies
• Our ability to properly manage and execute a prime contract ensuring proper programmatic oversight

Our staff consists of Executive Managers, Program Managers, Project Managers,Engineers, Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, Technical Experts, Security Experts, and Operations Professionals. We actively recruit staff with many years of experience and a demonstrated set of skills. Many staff members have recently retired from the Federal Government, Military, and Private Sector and are searching for exciting opportunities to use their talents. We are prepared to provide immediate support and look for opportunities that challenge our team and seem Insurmountable by our customers.

Federal Government Services as a Prime Contractor, Subcontractor, and Team Member

Currently supporting the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Office in Washington, DC (Prime Contract)

A Member of the METI Team for the Electronic FAA Accelerated and Simplified Tasks Master Ordering Agreement (eFAST MOA) www.faa.gov/go/efast

Responsive in providing a technically compliant approach to statement of work requirements with qualified staff and key personnel

Efforts focused on the defined NAICS Codes across all Government agencies and geographic locations

Commercial Consulting

Customers include Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, SERCO, Gallium Visual Systems, All Weather Inc, and Lockheed Martin Corporate

A diverse collection of pre-qualified staff with immediate availability to:

• • Augment your management team
  • Assess organizational inefficiencies
  • Address technical challenges
  • Analyze approaches and provide recommendations
  • Expedite coordination with external participants
  • Evaluate proposals for solicitation compliance
  • Fill a temporary staffing shortfall
  • 
  • 
    

Clany JG Engineering and Consulting Services SDVOSB, SBA, 8a certified

ClancyJG International is an professional, engineering, and consulting services company.  We are recognized experts in air traffic control and airspace management, research and test ranges, and training and simulation.  We provide expertise capable of addressing complex programmatic issues including the management and coordination within and between organizations.  As such we have demonstrated our ability to provide staff with unique skills consisting of managers, engineers, analysts, subject matter experts, and operational staff.  While a relatively new corporate entity, we have more than three decades of expertise serving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Defense (DOD), and private industry.    We are a participants in the Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program and are a Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).