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FAA Adjusts Air Traffic Controller Staffing Targets Amid Understaffing
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled a new hiring plan and drastically reduced its staffing targets for air traffic controllers. This adjustment comes after warnings that the system was chronically understaffed.
15 May, 20:23 — 15 May, 20:53
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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 cuts target for air traffic control staffing
The FAA said Friday it was reducing its target for air traffic control staffing, vowing to modernize scheduling and increase the time employees spend managing traffic.
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