FAA announces hiring effort at air traffic control academy

US transport chief seeks to boost air traffic control hiring
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Thursday the Trump administration will take steps to boost air traffic controller hiring after a series of recent safety incidents again raised questions about a persistent staffing shortage.
Despite DOGE layoffs, FAA announces hiring effort at air traffic control academy
The Trump administration announced an air traffic control 'hiring supercharge' at the FAA's academy, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced. Hiring started Thursday.
Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise of 30 Percent
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to 'streamline' FAA hiring process amid air traffic control shortage
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced a plan to shorten the Federal Aviation Administration hiring process amid an air traffic control shortage.
Duffy: Pilots should lose licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy argued pilots should lose their licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers, a striking statement as his department deals with a string of aviation accidents and near-misses.
Elon Musk to retired air traffic controllers: Please come back to work
Musk wants retired air traffic controllers to return to their jobs amid a shortage of qualified professionals.
Air traffic controllers may get pay hike as Trump admin looks to boost recruitment
Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy called for increasing the pay for entry-level air traffic controllers this week.
Air traffic control trainees to get raise of 30%
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Thursday that the FAA would increase the pay for air traffic controller trainees to boost recruitment and retention.
US transportation secretary announces plan to 'supercharge' air traffic controller hiring
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made a trip to OKC's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to visit with staff and air traffic control students.
Secretary of Transportation visits OKC, rolls out plan to recruit air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy took a tour of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. During his time in Oklahoma City, Secretary Duffy met with students and FAA officials,
U.S. secretary of transportation wants more air traffic controllers in Oklahoma City
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Air traffic controllers may get 30 percent pay raise as Trump admin prioritizes recruitment boost
Air traffic controllers are set to receive a 30% pay hike as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to boost ...
Starlink poised to take over $2.4 billion contract to overhaul air traffic control communication
The Federal Aviation Administration is on the cusp of canceling a $2.4 billion contract to overhaul the communication system ...
Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service could be part of the Federal Aviation Administration's plan to upgrade the ...
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FAA Reportedly Considering Musk-Owned Company For $2 Billion Air Traffic Control Modernization Contract
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering canceling its $2.4 billion air traffic control communications system ...
A midair collision in Arizona prompts questions about air traffic control towers
Do more U.S. airports need control towers? That's one of the questions that has arisen following a midair collision at an ...
Transportation secretary says pilot error played a role in majority of recent plane crashes and close calls
In an interview with NBC News, Sean Duffy said pilots should lose their licenses if they don't follow air traffic controllers' instructions.