Air traffic controller Jack Criss is now clearing takeoffs and takeout orders. The single dad took on a side gig as a DoorDash delivery driver during the second-longest government shutdown in modern history in order to make some extra cash and cover his daughter’s high school tuition.
For the past few weeks, air traffic controllers have been receiving partial pay – but next week, they’re expected to miss their first full paychecks as the funding lapse continues.
“It’s been incredibly difficult. You can feel the tension, and it’s heavy…and it hurts,” Criss said in an interview that aired on “CBS Saturday Mornings.”
As the government shutdown rolls into Day 25, Congress remains unable to strike a deal. The Senate failed to advance measuresThursday that would pay federal employees like Criss.
I think I’m missing info here. Air traffic controllers, at least in my country, are VERY well paid. Going a month without paycheck is usually not a huge problem to them because they have savings.
How is this guy having to go to doordash deliveries to get some money after some weeks of going on partial paycheck? How “partial” is it? Or how low is their normal paycheck? Or what are their common expenses?
This is America. He probably has crippling medical debt or some shit.
https://www.usawage.com/usa/air_traffic_controllers-salary.php
It looks like they can make between $73k and $189k a year.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/air-traffic-controllers.htm
This is a better source. Lowest 10% ear below 76k a year, highest top 10% earn more than 210k. Median is 150k