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The FAA is desperate to hire enough air traffic controllers. Here's what to know about the high-stress job that pays $160,000 on average.
Air traffic controllers earn about $160,000 on average, and the job doesn't require a college degree. Still, the government ...
The US needs more air traffic controllers. These graduating students just got fast-tracked to enter the job market quicker
The United States aviation industry continues to grapple with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as ...
FAA announces new air traffic control system in hope of taming busy skies
The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration ...
Astounding new audio shows air traffic controllers reacting to FAA tech outage: 'This is a serious issue'
Remarkable audio from air traffic control reveals the moment when personnel lost radar and radio signals while directing ...
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DOT's new plan to fix air traffic controller shortage: more pay, fewer early retirements
The FAA needs approximately 3,000 more air traffic controllers. The Department of Transportation plans to incentivize new hires with increased salaries, bonuses, and additional resources.
Trump accelerates upgrades of air traffic control systems amid FAA departures
President Donald Trump’s own policies have prompted departures of key staff and hurt morale at the aviation agency, ...