WTHR

Want to be an air traffic controller? Window to apply is almost here

WASHINGTON — The federal government is looking for its next group of future air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration’s annual hiring window opens at midnight on Friday, April 17, ...
Reuters

Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - A record 8,000-plus people have applied for jobs in the troubled U.S. air traffic control system in the first 13 hours of a recruitment drive focusing on ‌individuals ...

FAA unveils new air traffic controller hiring plan after chief warned system was 'chronically understaffed'

The FAA unveiled a workforce overhaul to tackle chronic air traffic controller shortages, excessive overtime and aging technology across U.S. airspace.
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FAA wants video gamers to become air traffic controllers as it rolls out new hiring campaign

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration wants video game players to "level up" and apply to become air traffic controllers. The splashy new campaign, including an ad targeted at video game ...

You Can Now Track FAA Efforts To Fix ‘Antiquated’ Air Traffic Control

A new FAA website lets you see just how far the $12.5 billion allotted to fixing the National Airspace System has gone.

New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades

The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website to track progress in the sprawling effort to modernize the ...