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FAA faces critical shortage of air traffic controllers. Here's a look into methods to retain and train them

The FAA is confronting a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers, with roughly 35% of trainees failing to complete ...

F.A.A. Plans to Hire 8,900 Air Traffic Controllers but Still Expects Shortages

The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to “supercharge” hiring and training between now and late 2028. It would ...

FAA signs agreement for air traffic control training program at Nashua Community College

Gov. Kelly Ayotte's office announced Monday that Nashua Community College is the first school in New Hampshire to offer the ...

Biden admin scrapped ‘best-qualified’ standard for air traffic controller academy, docs show

In 2023, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials scrapped the previous “best qualified” tier for candidates who ...

Duffy to replace 'outdated' equipment at Minnesota air traffic control tower: 'America deserves the best'

Sean Duffy toured Duluth International Airport's 1950s-era air traffic control tower, pledging modern technology upgrades ...

FAA to ‘supercharge’ air traffic controller hiring

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday it would aim to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers through 2028 as ...

Unraveling claim Pete Buttigieg's DOT spent $80B on 'DEI' initiatives while delaying air traffic control upgrades

A New York Post article spreading the rumor did not provide a clear definition of what it considered a diversity, equity and ...

FAA to ‘supercharge’ air traffic controller hiring on Long Island; seeks 9K more nationwide

New York Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) in East Garden City is short at least 100 Certified Professional Controllers.

FAA partners with college to train next generation air traffic controllers

(The Center Square) — To expand specialized training under the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative, the U.S.

NTSB hearing reveals air traffic controllers should have warned passenger plane about helicopter before collision, but didn’t

The National Transportation Safety Board will question witnesses Thursday about air traffic control training, a key part of ...

Air traffic controller should have warned plane of Army helicopter's path ahead of fatal DC crash: FAA

Air traffic controller failed to notify commercial plane crew about approaching Army helicopter before Washington D.C. collision that killed 67 people, FAA official says.