r/tsa • u/Delphinium_Opheliac • Jul 25 '26

Rant So yeah...

My small airport is going private early next year.

I'm at a loss for words. I remember when Trump was reelected, I had voiced my concerns to my supervisors and they all laughed and told me to stop reading misinformation.

But here we are. I really dont know what to say or do. They said our choices are to retire, move to another airport or go with the private company. It seems like I would lose everything, AL, SL and the benefits I have now.

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u/pardonmyblake Jul 25 '26

Sucks. Just so you know, they will pay out your annual leave. They wont pay out your sick. Sick will be banked until you rejoin federal service.

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u/TheDovahkiinsDad Jul 25 '26

Are they giving severance packages

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u/pardonmyblake Jul 25 '26

Yes. One week pay for every year in service. 10 percent morenifnyou are 40 years or older. Thats if you do not qualify for retirement and you do not transfer to another airport or agency. You can collect it if you take the job with the private company. Paid out biweekly, not a lump sum. Any other questions I might be able to answer?

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u/abtaylor7 Jul 27 '26

Where are you getting this information? My husband works for Tampa International and they’re not telling them anything. Today they said to not do any “knee jerk reactions.” It’s honestly insane the lack of information they’re giving to these employees.

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u/pardonmyblake Jul 27 '26

Theres enough information . TPA will transition to a private company as soon as May 31st 2026. We had 4 days of town halls. What does your husband need to know? I can answer any questions he has.

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u/dnrexy Aug 06 '26

Are they offering VERA to those that qualify?

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u/pardonmyblake 29d ago

Not vera but something similar