Along with hundreds of thousands of other government employees, members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association are not happy about the partial government shutdown, now 13 days old. While NATCA members have no idea when they’ll see another paycheck, just like other federal employees, there’s even more at stake for anyone who flies.
Government Shutdown Worsens a Controller Shortage
Key Takeaways:
- The government shutdown has halted pay for air traffic controllers and paused critical training programs, exacerbating an existing 30-year low in fully trained staff.
- The cessation of training will lead to fewer new hires and ongoing delays, further worsening the severe staffing shortage and failing to keep up with attrition and retirements.
- A worsening controller shortage will increase workload for current staff, reduce National Airspace System capacity, and result in more widespread flight delays.
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