Episode 72 - ATC Zero?

Tony, Aaron and Ryan are joined by (soon to be unemployed) Air Traffic Controller Doug Jones to discuss his 40 year career as an Air Traffic Controller which began in the US Airforce and eventually landed him in the tower at Provo, Utah (KPVU). Doug has also recently spoken out about the looming vaccine mandate deadlines and faces being fired by his employer along with thousands of other government and contract controllers across the country because of his refusal to comply or compromise his integrity in claiming a religious exemption. If all these controllers leave their jobs or get fired at the November 24th deadline, which is the day before Thanksgiving (aka Black Wednesday), it could bring air travel to a screeching halt at the annual peak of air travel demand. They also provide updates on the airline mandates as the stance of many airlines has either changed or extended deadlines. Are you being affected by the federal government's mandates? Stand with other professionals in the travel and transportation industries or donate to the cause at: https://www.usfreedomflyers.org/ Find "Let's Go Brandon" by Loza Alexander on iTunes, Apple Music or anywhere you get your music. BECOME A RAMPCHECK PATRON! You can now support what we do on Patreon by clicking here: www.patreon.com/rampcheckglobal If you want to really "AVGEEK" out with us, head to our #RCGRAMPSWAG store and grab some merch of your favorite aircraft! Stickers, tees, hoodies, shorts, yoga pants, swimwear, mugs, duffel bags, phone cases, dog tags and even Christmas tree skirts are available at: https://www.rampcheckglobal.com/ The holidays are just around the corner and online shopping is expected to be at record levels so ORDER EARLY! An exclusive discount code to the #RCGRAMPSWAG store is available by becoming a RAMPCHECK PATRON for as little as $5.00 per month. https://www.rampcheckglobal.com/ is your source for photos, links to all of our social media, our aviation and aerospace news page www.rampcheckreport.com and our YouTube Channel. The RampCheck Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, SoundCloud, Stitcher or anywhere else you get your content.