FAA scrambles to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers by 2028 as shortage reaches crisis levels

Air traffic controller shortage drives new FAA-approved Enhanced AT-CTI training at Middle Georgia State University, offering ...
The New York Times

A College Tries to Pitch In and Train Air Traffic Controllers

In Queens, a college of aeronautics is trying to help meet the need for controllers. I put on a headset and gave the training a try. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll look at a ...
The New York Times

As Shutdown Slows Air Traffic Training, These Schools Are Stepping In

New programs cannot turn out the numbers needed to make up for the controller shortfall. But they hope to have a higher success rate than the Federal Aviation Agency’s official academy. New programs ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Nashua program aims to address air traffic controller shortage amid nationwide flight disruptions

The Federal Aviation Administration has long struggled with a shortage of air traffic controllers and the recent government shutdown has only exacerbated the crisis. Controllers were forced to work ...