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Originally Posted by LakeCleElum
Interesting. What is the regular work schedule?
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Schedule varies based on what type of facility you work at. Some small towers aren't open late and don't open super early, so you'd never work late night.
The watch schedules are usually determined on the local level. I work in a very big/busy facility, so we work 24/7/365. We also work the more "diverse" schedules in ATC.
For example, this is my current schedule, which differs from the normal schedule where I work:
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: 1400 to 2300 (9 Hours)
Friday: 1230 to 2130 (9 hours)
Saturday 1230 to 1930 (7 hours)
Sunday 0630 to 1330 (7 hours)
Now, at this point, I either go back to work on Sunday night at 2245 and work until 0645 Monday morning (I just did this..just got home from work 5 minutes ago)...or I'm off on Sunday at 1330, then just go to work on Monday from 0630 to 1430.
Tuesday: OT, 1500 to 2300 (8 hours)
I prefer my schedule..I don't have to wake up early, and I can go to the gym before work most days. Working the overnight shift is a cool thing (every other week)...good way to end the week with an easy shift.