FAA Turning to Cash Bonuses to Attract Air Traffic Controllers
FAA Academy graduates will get thousands in incentives for completing training and accepting roles in hard-to-staff regions.
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‘Very Obsolete’: Trump Calls for Total Overhaul of ATC System
Administration says it will work with Congress to launch a full-scale replacement of the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure.
FAA Could Get $15B to Update Air Traffic Control Systems
A budget reconciliation proposal put forward by the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure would set aside $15 billion for the FAA to modernize air traffic control (ATC) systems. The money would help replace outdated ATC technology, update aspects of the system that need improvement, and facilitate the hiring of new controllers, the committee […]
Report: Pilot of Black Hawk in Fatal Collision Failed to Heed Instructions
Army helicopter pilot involved in a deadly January crash may not have changed course as directed.
Embry-Riddle Students Provided Accelerated Path to ATC Jobs
University’s enhanced program offers quicker entry into air traffic control careers.
Aviation Coalition Calls for Emergency FAA Funding, NAS Efficiency
Industry stakeholders have asked that the agency be exempt from government shutdowns.
Laser Events Affecting Pilots Are Becoming Surprisingly Common
Both innocent and malicious pranksters have caused real issues for aviators and air traffic controllers alike.
FAA Boosts Support for Controllers at Reagan National Airport
Regulator plans to review staffing levels and arrival rates and will offer confidential support for stress.
What’s the Difference Between Line Up and Wait vs. Position and Hold?
They are technically the same thing, but the latter is no longer approved phrasing.
How to Become an Air Traffic Controller
ATCs have an exciting and rewarding job, but the path to becoming one can be long and challenging.
