In a challenging context following a deadly plane crash in Washington that took 67 lives, the FAA faced criticism over staffing and productivity concerns. The Office of Personnel Management sent out a mass email urging FAA employees, including air traffic controllers, to consider resigning for potentially more productive roles in the private sector. However, this suggestion raised legal and ethical questions about secondary employment, as federal workers are traditionally prohibited from holding second jobs. This call was made amid broader discussions on workforce diversity and perceived inconsistencies in hiring standards within the FAA.
The Office of Personnel Management advised FAA employees to consider private sector jobs after a tragic plane crash, citing productivity concerns in public roles.
Despite urging FAA staff to resign in favor of higher productivity positions, the government’s encouragement conflicts with longstanding policies against secondary employment for federal workers.
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