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The Professional Airways Systems Specialists (PASS), AFL-CIO, the union representing FAA systems specialists, pronounced a job well done following the March 23 dedication of the new Guam Combined Center Radar Approach Control (CERAP) at A.P. Won Pat International Airport, which houses all air traffic control operations for the Western Pacific area. The new CERAP will assume operations from a 40-year old facility located at Anderson Air Force Base. Upon completion of the project, systems specialists orchestrated a smooth transition of all air traffic control functions from the air force base to the new facility. The new facility, which became operational on July 25, 2006, is currently maintained by eight systems specialists. "The hard work and dedication of systems specialists at Guam and Honolulu CERAP facilitated the smooth transition and cutover from one facility to the other without any major issues," said Mike Perrone, PASS national vice president. "We've done our part, now the FAA has a responsibility to ensure that this new investment is cared for properly and professionally, which means continuing to provide resources necessary to ensure the overall success of its modernization efforts." |
