America Has A Shortage Of Air Traffic Controllers

Why Are Air Traffic Controller Trainees Getting A Raise?
Becoming an air traffic controller involves a rigorous and demanding process that requires extensive training and certification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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US transportation secretary announces plan to 'supercharge' air traffic controller hiring
“Today’s visit reaffirmed how being an air traffic controller is one of the best, most rewarding jobs in America, and that ...
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.
New air traffic academy died in Congress despite dire need for more staff
Facing a dire shortage of air traffic controllers, some thought creating a second training academy made sense. Oklahoma ...
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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 controller ...
Has The US Lost Its "Gold Standard" Of Aviation Safety?
Nehls cited a September 2024 report by the GAO, which pointed out that 37% of air traffic control (ATC) systems within the ...
Reagan National Airport implements changes to ATC staffing after Potomac plane crash
The FAA will now have a standalone air traffic control official consistently monitoring only helicopter traffic near Reagan National Airport.