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ZDV controller voiced concern regarding a controller/supervisor conversation that escalated into a significant distraction impacting communications with aircraft at the sector.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1112149 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201309 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZDV.ARTCC |
| State Reference | CO |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | No Aircraft |
| Route In Use | None |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Enroute |
| Qualification | Air Traffic Control Fully Certified |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | ATC Issue All Types |
Narrative:
While working sector 14; I was involved in a conversation regarding miles in trail requirements with the on duty flm; which quickly escalated into a performance based discussion. As both of us attempted to explain our difference of opinion to one another; the conversation eventually became a distraction to me as well as other controllers working in the area. While the distraction did not lead to the loss of separation or aircraft incident; the flm's disregard of safety; significantly impacted my ability to communicate with aircraft in a timely manner. It is my opinion that this conversation/debate over procedures should have been conducted outside the control room area; not while I was working the sector. Abide by guidelines set forth in local/national orders addressing the importance of reducing distraction in the workplace.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: ZDV Controller voiced concern regarding a controller/supervisor conversation that escalated into a significant distraction impacting communications with aircraft at the sector.
Narrative: While working Sector 14; I was involved in a conversation regarding miles in trail requirements with the on duty FLM; which quickly escalated into a performance based discussion. As both of us attempted to explain our difference of opinion to one another; the conversation eventually became a distraction to me as well as other controllers working in the area. While the distraction did not lead to the loss of separation or aircraft incident; the FLM's disregard of safety; significantly impacted my ability to communicate with aircraft in a timely manner. It is my opinion that this conversation/debate over procedures should have been conducted outside the control room area; not while I was working the sector. Abide by guidelines set forth in local/national orders addressing the importance of reducing distraction in the workplace.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.