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Air traffic controllers say a push to modernize equipment won't fix deeper problems
Former and current U.S. air traffic controllers say the Trump administration's focus on new equipment doesn't address ...
CNN goes inside the academy preparing air traffic controllers to manage the high-stress and high-stakes skies
On a sprawling campus in the middle of the nation, thousands of students learn how to take command of the nation’s skies. The ...
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High stress, salary: What it takes to become an air traffic controller
Air traffic controllers must be U.S. citizens under 31, pass medical and security checks, and specialized tests. The median salary for an air traffic controller was $144,580 in May 2024.
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How a new SUNY program could help address a nationwide air traffic controller shortage
SUNY Schenectady announced the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative in May, and officials say they are finalizing the headcount for the first incoming class this fall. Schenectady also ...
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Want to be an Air Traffic Controller? Check these boxes to get ... - Yahoo
To be sure, being an air traffic controller comes with some perks. They’re typically well-compensated; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for an air traffic ...
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Duffy wants to keep air traffic controllers longer and hire new ones
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. Current ...
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What to know about the air traffic controller shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration has about 14,000 air traffic controllers. More than 1,800 were hired last year, the largest number in nearly a decade, and the government is on track to hire ...