America Has A Shortage Of Air Traffic Controllers

Why America Has A Shortage Of Air Traffic Controllers
Why is there a shortage of air traffic controllers? Because the FAA hasn’t been serious about apprenticeship and every new controller had to move to Oklahoma City.
Did DOGE fire air traffic controllers? What to know about how Trump's cuts affected travel
DOGE has let go many federal employees, including some with the FAA Here's what to know and how the cuts affected air traffic controller shortage.
After attacking the FAA, the Trump administration wants to boost air traffic control hiring
After criticizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upon his return to office, President Donald Trump took steps to slash jobs at the agency — but his administration now appears to be changing its tune.
Elon Musk Wants SpaceX To Fix Air Traffic Control. Here’s Why It Won’t Work.
Satellite service Starlink doesn’t have the capabilities to be the FAA’s comms backbone. Trump officials may take a $2.4B contract from Verizon and give it to Musk’s company anyway.
The US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers. A surprising age limit and grueling schedules could fuel the problem
Millions of travelers rely on air traffic controllers every day to orchestrate high-speed maneuvers and help prevent planes from crashing. But a critical shortage has forced many to work “six days a week,
Why US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers — Report
The United States National Air Traffic Controllers Association has revealed that the country is grappling with a critical shortage of air traffic controllers, which ranks among the worst deficits in nearly 30 years.
United CEO's 3-point plan to reduce delays and fix the air traffic control mess
Air traffic control centers are understaffed, leading to delays and safety concerns after a string of incidents. United CEO ...
Air traffic controllers may get 30 percent pay raise as Trump admin prioritizes recruitment boost
Air traffic controllers are set to receive a 30% pay hike as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to boost ...
Pilot Told Air Traffic Controllers His Engine Shut Off Before Crash That Killed Family of 5: 'I'm Going to Be Landing'
A plane crash in Tennessee that killed a Canadian family of five in March 2024 was the result of pilot error, authorities ...
Ryanair passengers stranded in Spain after late-night diversion and air-traffic controllers went home
Ryanair passengers stranded in Spain after late-night diversion and air-traffic controllers went home - Exclusive: Passenger ...
Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.
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Air Traffic Control Experts Testify on Aviation Safety Concerns
Air traffic control experts told Congress the U.S. is “not the gold standard in aviation anymore.” After multiple deadly plane crashes across so far this ...
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Listen: Air traffic control audio captures final moments leading up to Manheim Township plane crash
Air traffic control audio captured the final moments leading up to a plane carrying five passengers crashing in the parking ...
Musk’s DOGE team reportedly tried to fire air traffic controllers amid multiple plane crashes but was stopped by the Transportation secretary
Duffy also rebuffed Musk’s claim that air traffic controllers were hired from DEI initiatives.