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 ...

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College

Nine of the nation's newest air traffic controllers just completed their training in Queens as part of a new program to fight ...

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 ...

Air Traffic Control Staffing Shortages Just Delayed Flights at a Major Airport. Other Cities Could Soon Be Next

From 2013 to 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration only hired two-thirds of the controllers its staffing model called for ...

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.
AOL

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 ...

FOX5 Investigates: FAA air traffic controller recruitment faces years-long delays despite thousands of applicants

The Federal Aviation Administration recruited more than 12,000 air traffic controller candidates last month, but it will ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

Air traffic controller calls pilot "insane" after close call at Florida airport

Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max." ...