FAA Announces ‘Hiring Supercharge’ For Air Traffic Controllers—But Don’t Expect An Immediate Fix To The Shortage
The decades-long shortage of air traffic controllers in the U.S. won’t be solved anytime soon, even with a hiring blitz.
FAA Layoffs Reportedly Included Employees Who Produced Critical ATC Maps
The news outlet cites sources who said that these workers maintained and updated Enroute Navigation Charts used in the National Airspace System and by ATC workers across the ... You might have to add ...
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New York Flights May Continue To Be Reduced Due To Air Traffic Control Shortage
The summer season sees a surge in air travel, and given the current ATC situation in busy airspace in the New York region, the FAA has decided to reallocate some of Newark’s workload.
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US Transportation Secretary Mike Duffy pledges to boost air traffic control hiring
The US government plans to hire more air traffic controllers in a bid to address long-term Federal Aviation Administration staffing shortages and boost public confidence in the safety of flying ...
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ATC operations are extremely stressful jobs where ... Current rules state that controllers at busy airports ought to be given 30-minute breaks every two hours, while 45-minute breaks every three ...