The FAA’s Facilities & Engineering Services (AJW-2) recently launched its new 10-year strategic plan, a collaborative effort between FAA management and labor unions PASS and NATCA.
Strategic Vision 2035 builds on the 2018 AJW-2 Strategic Plan and the 2021 update by incorporating input from external stakeholders and partner organizations within the FAA. The plan also integrates lessons learned from the implementation of strategic initiatives over the past five years.
“I joined the Strategic Planning Team to make sure our voice was heard,” said Dave Gorton, an electronics technician and PASS representative on the Team. “When I first got there, they made clear right away that we are all equals in that environment. The great thing was they really listened and took our input seriously.”
The new plan puts increased focus on improving workplace culture as well as finding better ways to integrate useful technologies into everyday work.
“PASS appreciates the work of Dave Gorton and all members who continue to contribute to this important process,” said PASS National President Dave Spero. “We look forward to working with the agency to monitor the implementation of the plan and ensure the voice of PASS members are taken into consideration throughout the process.”
“We all take great pride in the work we do to support the NAS,” continued Gorton. “At the end of the day, we all want to get planes in the air and on the ground safely. I think this plan makes clear that it’s teamwork that gets the job done.”
“Although many people have played essential roles in the creation of Strategic Vision 2035, I want to especially thank our PASS and NATCA volunteers, who’ve put so much thought and hard work into our strategic planning process,” said AJW-2 Director Malcolm Andrews. “Not only have they spent countless hours developing Strategic Vision 2035, our labor union reps have been key contributors to the development of many successful strategic initiatives over the past five years.”
The Strategic Planning Team is currently seeking new volunteers and ideas for strategic initiatives. To learn more about how you can participate, contact the Strategic Planning Team.
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