Originally Posted by
PHLbuddy
Oddly, the original post was about continual management and professionalism problems, yet FTers flock to the "stealing F seats."
That may be a legitimate concern, but to me the most pressing concerns are:
1) Continual absence of professional standards for this program
2) Incalculable cost/benefit ratio
Not sure what you mean by absence of professional standards. I know Director Bray has implemented what he calls a "Culture of Accountability" in the FAM service. I believe he is very interested in the professionalism of the organization. From my view point, the FAMS has come a long way. The last two directors, Brown, and Bray, have done right by the FAM's and the American public. To get back to the OP article. It seems to me most of the information the reporter got was from former air marshals. He also quotes
one current FAM. I only know a few current FAM's. They're highly trained, professional, and from what I see, highly motivated individuals who enjoy what they do.