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.
- These meetings aim to strengthen controller proficiency and reduce close calls at U.S. airports, responding to a recent string of safety incidents.
- Topics for the in-person meetings, conducted in collaboration with NATCA, will be data-driven and initially focus on airfield safety and voluntary safety reporting.
- This initiative is part of the FAA's broader efforts to improve aviation safety, which also include a $100 million investment in runway safety projects and an independent safety review panel.
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