Air traffic control programs work to alleviate shortage | Elizabeth Vargas Reports
A shortage of air traffic controllers has been a concern for years. Following recent plane crashes, the issue has gained more attention. In Grand Forks, North Dakota, a school for future controllers is working to help alleviate the issue with a new enhanced program that directs graduates straight to the FAA to be put to work.
US air traffic controllers will be offered chance to stay on for longer, says Duffy
U.S. air traffic controllers will be offered the opportunity to stay past their mandatory retirement age of 56, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox News on Thursday in the wake of the Washington plane crash.
Transportation Secretary Says ‘No Early Retirement’ for Air Traffic Controllers
The new secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, appeared to walk back an enticement to retire, saying F.A.A. safety workers were exempt from the offer for federal workers.
Air traffic controllers across Belgium going on strike
The strike is in protest of the new Belgian federal government, which plans to make big budget cuts that could lead to public-sector layoffs.
US senators call for increased funding, staffing for air traffic control
Two U.S. senators called on Wednesday for increased funding and staffing for Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control after a fatal midair collision in the nation's capital last month highlighted the persistent lack of aviation safety personnel.
Trump administration wants bill to establish new air traffic control system
President Trump said he and congressional leaders will "do a great computerized system for our control towers."
Chicago has not been immune from air traffic controller shortages in recent years
Air traffic controller staffing has faced renewed attention after a January plane crash in Washington, D.C. Chicago has not been immune from challenges.
How the nation's air traffic controller shortage affects Washington state
Based on 2024 targets set by the FAA and the air traffic controllers union. Does not include ARTCCs; Map: Erin Davis/Axios A huge share of the country's air traffic control facilities are understaffed,
Did Trump's hiring freeze include air traffic controllers, as Rep. Jasmine Crockett said?
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Air traffic controller shortage of 3,800 due to DEI practices cutting ‘too white, too elite’ candidates: lawyer
The FAA basically decided the students were too white and the schools too elite, so in 2013 knocked them off the preferred hiring list,” claimed lawyer Michael Pearson.
Air traffic controller staffing levels exceed standard at CMH. They still fall short of a union goal
As air traffic controllers and aviation safety continue to make news, does John Glenn Columbus have enough controllers?
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