Air traffic controllers didn't get paid during the government shutdown. Here's how much they make normally.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said new air traffic controllers' starting pay is $180,000. It's more like $55,000 — and ...

Why air traffic controllers at the world's busiest airports are still underpaid in 2026

What impact might this have on current staffing levels?

Vaughn College graduates first air traffic controller class, tackling shortage

NEW YORK (PIX11) — As the summer travel season gets underway, airports across the country face some delays tied to a ...

FAA hiring more air traffic controllers as airport delays continue

FAA pushing to hire thousands of new air traffic controllers as airport delays continue after shutdown - Latest recruitment ...
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Air traffic controllers have become reluctant bargaining chips in the government shutdown. They just want to get paid.

Air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck of the government shutdown.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Pete LeFevre is worried about how his coworkers will get by if they ...
Forbes

Trump To Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers: ‘Get Back To Work, NOW!!!’ Or Leave Profession

President Donald Trump on Monday offered bonuses for unpaid air traffic controllers who did not miss work during the shutdown, but also suggested those who took time off should leave the profession ...
Inc

Air Traffic Controllers Just Missed Their First Paycheck—Here’s What it Means for Travel

Air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks Tuesday amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. One controller, Zac Ploch, is speaking out. With 10 years of experience, Ploch has spent the ...
Forbes

‘Hundreds’ More Air Traffic Controllers Could Quit Starting Friday—As Major Hubs Brace For Thousands Of Cancelled Flights

Multiple air traffic controllers have told Forbes they expect large numbers of colleagues to quit their jobs in the coming days—which will compound the pressure on remaining controllers during the ...

FAA unveils new air traffic controller hiring plan after chief warned system was ‘chronically understaffed’

The FAA unveiled a workforce overhaul to tackle chronic air traffic controller shortages, excessive overtime and aging technology across U.S. airspace.
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Air traffic controllers didn't get paid during the government shutdown. Here's how much they make normally.

Becoming an air traffic controller is a long and difficult process, and the job is equally stressful. But it comes with good pay.Michael Dwyer/AP The longest government shutdown in US history ended ...