FAA announces hiring effort at air traffic control academy

FAA plans to 'supercharge' air traffic control with faster hiring and pay raises. What you should know before applying to the high-stress job.
Air traffic controllers now earn $160,000 on average and the job doesn't require a college degree. But the career comes with high stress.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to 'streamline' FAA hiring process amid air traffic control shortage
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced a plan to shorten the Federal Aviation Administration hiring process amid an air traffic control shortage.
FAA Reportedly Considering Musk-Owned Company For $2 Billion Air Traffic Control Modernization Contract
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering canceling its $2.4 billion air traffic control communications system contract with Verizon and
Trump plans to surge air traffic controller hiring following plane accidents
Former President Joe Biden in 2024 signed into law a FAA reauthorization bill that requires the agency to hire to the maximum level possible at the training academy for the next five years and expands the center’s capacity, among other recruitment and retention provisions.
FAA revs up air traffic controller hire drive as Musk pleads retirees to return
The FAA will ‘supercharge’ efforts to recruit more air traffic controllers as the US attempts to address a long-running shortage of staff.
Musk pitches Starlink for FAA use over ‘dire’ state of air traffic control
Without citing evidence, Musk said the air traffic control communication system managed by L3Harris is “breaking down” and "the situation is extremely dire."
FAA Aims to Boost Hiring of Air-Traffic Controllers and Update Its Technology
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges to seek billions of dollars to improve the country’s aviation system.
US transport chief seeks to boost air traffic control hiring
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Thursday the Trump administration will take steps to boost air traffic controller hiring after a series of recent safety incidents again raised questions about a persistent staffing shortage.
Report: Starlink and FAA could partner, work to upgrade air traffic control systems
Democratic lawmakers say the FAA possibly adopting Starlink raises potential ethical concerns and conflicts of interest since Elon Musk is spearheading the Trump administration’s effort to
Despite DOGE layoffs, FAA announces hiring effort at air traffic control academy
The Trump administration announced an air traffic control 'hiring supercharge' at the FAA's academy, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced. Hiring started Thursday.
US transportation secretary announces plan to 'supercharge' air traffic controller hiring
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made a trip to OKC's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to visit with staff and air traffic control students.
Elon Musk says upgrade of FAA’s air traffic control system is failing and SpaceX needs to take over Verizon’s contract
Elon Musk said Thursday that Verizon’s efforts to provide a critically needed upgrade to the FAA’s air traffic control system ...
Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.
Elon Musk says he's sending Starlink tech to FAA while asserting, without evidence, that air safety is 'at risk'
Elon Musk said Thursday that he’s sending his Starlink satellite internet terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration ...
NTSB cites air traffic controller distraction in 2023 California near-miss as feds target staffing shortages
A near collision at a major California airport two years ago was caused by an air traffic controller distracted by a third ...
Duffy: Pilots should lose licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy argued pilots should lose their licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers, a ...