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Military air traffic controller shortages hinder homeland defense, IG says

Lower pay and outdated standards are contributing to a shortage of military air traffic controllers, a government watchdog ...
CNN

Air traffic control staffing shortages cause more flight delays as government shutdown drags on for eighth day

The Federal Aviation Administration is again reporting short staffing at air traffic control operations as the government shutdown continues in its eighth day. On Wednesday evening, six major air ...
CNN

Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on

The Federal Aviation Administration reported 12 of their facilities were short-staffed on Friday, including some which have caused delays for travelers. Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport will ...
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This Is How Much Air Traffic Controllers Really Make

Air traffic controllers are the unseen guardians of the skies, ensuring that every aircraft moves safely and efficiently from take-off to landing. Whether guiding a single-engine Cessna or a fully ...
Politifact

Did Trump’s FAA slash the staffing target for air traffic control?

The Federal Aviation Administration released a new air traffic controller staffing plan that showed a reduced target of 12,563 controllers, down from its previous forecast of 14,633. The National Air ...
The New York Times

Air Traffic Controllers Reject Credit for Ending the Last Shutdown

Controllers missing work was widely cited as the reason the last shutdown came to an end. But that assumption might have been overblown, according to controllers, aviation safety experts and ...