Certain college grads can now be air traffic controllers …
WEB3 days ago · The Federal Aviation Administration says that graduates of two college air traffic control programs can now bypass the agency’s backlogged training academy.
FAA Hits Air Traffic Controller Hiring Goal
WEBSep 23, 2024 · WASHINGTON – Today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it exceeded its goal of hiring 1,800 air traffic controllers in 2024, with a final total of 1,811 for Fiscal Year 2024.
FAA to increase time off between air traffic controller shifts ... - CNN
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration has announced scheduling changes in response to an expert panel that is recommending air traffic controllers have more stable work schedules and consistent...
New FAA rest rules to address 'fatigue' issues with air traffic controllers
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration is instituting new rest rules for U.S. air traffic controllers to address fatigue issues that may be degrading air safety. Controllers will now be...
FAA still short about 3,000 air traffic controllers, new federal ... - CNN
WEBMay 14, 2024 · Despite a surge in hiring last year, air traffic control stations nationwide are still about 3,000 controllers short, according to new Federal Aviation Administration numbers.
Senate told air traffic controller shortage hurting aviation safety - NPR
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Safety experts and union leaders told a Senate Commerce subcommittee Thursday that a shortage of air traffic controllers is leading to fatigue and distraction, likely contributing to a...
Drunk and Asleep on the Job: Air Traffic Controllers Pushed to …
WEBDec. 2, 2023. One air traffic controller went into work drunk this summer and joked about “making big money buzzed.” Another routinely smoked marijuana during breaks. A third employee...
F.A.A. Will Require More Rest for Air Traffic Controllers
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that it was taking significant steps to mitigate the risks posed by exhaustion among air traffic controllers, after a series of close calls...
F.A.A. to Investigate Exhaustion Among Air Traffic Controllers
WEBDec 19, 2023 · The F.A.A. is creating the panel in the wake of a New York Times investigation this month that revealed how a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers had resulted in an exhausted and...
Air traffic controllers are so overworked, the FAA created a …
WEB1 day ago · Facing shortages and close call collisions, the government is making it easier for graduates to become air traffic controllers.