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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 ...

FAA working to address critical shortage of air traffic controllers

A CBS News data review found more than 90% of airport control towers in the U.S. were understaffed. In response, the FAA has ...

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 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 ...

Duffy to replace 'outdated' equipment at Minnesota air traffic control tower: 'America deserves the best'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

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 ...

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.

FAA anticipates hiring 8,900 new air traffic controllers through 2028

Putting the best and brightest in our towers and in the field will allow us to make flying safer, reduce delays and cancellations, and bring about a Golden Age of travel.” - U.S. Transportation ...