B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Air Traffic Control Developmental
Situational Awareness; Distraction
ATC Issue All Types; Conflict Ground Conflict; Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance
Human Factors
I was training on the Local Control position at the time of the event. I had approved a pointout with Aircraft Y 8NM NE of ONT in-bound to POC on the ILS approach. I received release for Aircraft X while Aircraft Y was 5 NE (260 KIAS) of ONT and cleared Aircraft X for takeoff. The Aircraft X pilot did not take the runway as quickly as I anticipated and I attempted to get a vector for Aircraft X approved from SCT. SCT advised they were 'Unable' to issue the vector. After quickly scanning to see Aircraft X's departure status; I noticed the aircraft had barely begun to move forward and cancelled their takeoff clearance. Due to the added stress of the government shutdown; and not knowing how I am going to keep myself and my family fed and housed; I may not have fully evaluated all of my options; and may have reacted to the situation more slowly or logically if I wasn't worried about when I would receive my next paycheck.Allow ONT Tower to utilize DVA's [Diverse Vector Areas] without SCT approval while still in ATCT controlled airspace.
Aircraft Y automated IFR pointout 10 miles east ONT Aircraft X [given] a takeoff clearance. Aircraft X took an excessive amount of time I prompt the developmental to call for a heading and it was denied by overlaying facility. Developmental canceled take off clearance; Aircraft did not pass twy V less than 300 feet of departure roll. Looking out no traffic in line or crossing line 15 miles out of requested heading. Earlier the developmental was expressing concern over paying bills with the shutdown and loss of pay. I believe that this is the main reason it happened. The only reason I can see the vector was not approved would be the shutdown. There was no traffic evident.I don't know how to prevent the effects of not getting paid for months; maybe years; will have on the work force.
Ontario Tower Controllers reported an unsafe situation between a departure and an arrival due to distractions.