Duffy announces ‘supercharge’ of air traffic controller hiring amid staff shortage
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday he would implement plans to create a “supercharge” in air traffic controller staffing amid shortages. “This staffing shortage has been a
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,
Elon Musk to retired air traffic controllers: Please come back to work
Musk wants retired air traffic controllers to return to their jobs amid a shortage of qualified professionals.
US Transport Chief Seeks to Boost Air Traffic Control Hiring
The Federal Aviation Administration will open its hiring window to become an air traffic controller through March 17, will increase starting salaries by 30% for candidates who go to the FAA training academy and will speed the time-to-hire by cutting more than four months off the old process.
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.
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.
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NTSB cites air traffic controller distraction in 2023 California near-miss as feds target staffing shortages
A near-collision between two planes at a major California airport two years ago was caused by an air traffic ...
Aviation industry pushes Congress for air traffic improvements, more hiring
Aviation industry and labor groups pushed for faster upgrades to U.S. air traffic control systems and hiring. The testimony ...
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Did DOGE fire air traffic controllers? What to know about how Trump's cuts affected travel
The FAA's Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan 2024-2033 revealed that out of the 313 FAA facilities that were ...
Pilot Told Air Traffic Controllers His Engine Shut Off Before Crash That Killed Family of 5: 'I'm Going to Be Landing'
Victor Dotsenko, 43, was flying his wife and three children when their single-engine Piper PA32RT crashed within feet of a ...