“Is it going to delay my check ride?”
“Is the tower going to close because of the shutdown?”
Government Shutdown and Aviation: What Pilots Need to Know
Will it affect training check rides, air traffic control, and certifications?
![As the government shutdown continues, student pilots ask questions and think about still getting their certificates. [Shutterstock]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/shutterstock_1850554267.jpg)
Key Takeaways:
- Government shutdowns lead to unreliable or delayed information from official aviation websites and NOTAMs, complicating pilots' pre-flight checks.
- Pilot check rides (conducted by DPEs) and operations at contract airport control towers largely remain unaffected, as these personnel are paid independently of the FAA budget.
- FAA air traffic controllers are deemed essential and must work without pay, potentially leading to safety concerns from stress and burnout, and delaying the hiring of new controllers.
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