The FAA said it is launching a monthly mandatory safety meeting with air traffic controllers in order to strengthen proficiency.
The announcement is the latest agency response following a string of close calls at U.S. airports in recent months.
FAA Launching Mandatory ATC Safety Meetings
Monthly safety meetings with the controller workforce are aimed at strengthening proficiency, the agency said.
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is launching mandatory monthly "Stand Up for Safety" meetings for air traffic controllers starting in July to enhance proficiency and prevent aviation incidents.
- These in-person meetings, developed in collaboration with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, are a direct response to a recent string of close calls at U.S. airports.
- Topics for the meetings will be data-driven, addressing seasonal challenges, airfield safety, and Voluntary Safety Reporting Program training.
- This initiative is part of a broader FAA effort to improve aviation safety, alongside investments in runway incursion prevention and the establishment of an independent safety review panel.
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