Air Traffic Control

Program ‘has been wildly successful’ in recruiting air traffic control trainees, transportation secretary says.

The agency is turning to an atypical pool of potential applicants to address a chronic shortage.

Here’s a look at a typical day in the life of an ATC.

White House request calls for a $481 million increase to the agency’s operations account.

Agency cites 2025 midair collision, as well as more recent close calls.

Controllers transition from paper to electronic flight strips for tracking aircraft.

New simulator and FAA-CTI designation set Texas university’s students on fast track to becoming qualified air traffic controllers.

Legislation would increase FAA funding by $1.5 billion.

Sacramento City College becomes the 10th American institution to join the agency’s Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI).

Former air traffic controller explains the risks of using the guard frequency unnecessarily.