America’s air traffic controllers are in short supply—those who qualify can make $137,000 annually, with no bachelor’s required
Several deadly plane crashes this year have put the spotlight on the U.S.’s air traffic controller shortage. Experts point to COVID-era woes and expensive, time-consuming job training. But a six-figure salary is on the table for those who make the cut.
Transportation Secretary Says ‘No Early Retirement’ for Air Traffic Controllers
The new secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, appeared to walk back an enticement to retire, saying F.A.A. safety workers were exempt from the offer for federal workers.
America desperately needs more air traffic controllers. So why is it so tough to hire them?
The US air traffic control system has been stretched nearly to its breaking point by a decades-long staffing shortage. It’s causing problems not just for the air traffic controllers that remain but the flying public at large.
Air-Traffic Controllers Make $158,000 a Year. Why There Is Still a Shortage.
The U.S.’s deadliest air crash in more than two decades serves as a reminder of the yearslong shortage of air-traffic controllers and the safety risks to aircraft taking off and landing at the nation’s busiest airports.
Air traffic control understaffed in Bay Area, elsewhere as D.C. crash highlights problem
Chronic understaffing of air traffic control towers may have contributed to last week’s deadly crash between a military helicopter and a passenger flight in Washington, D.C. — which underscored a crisis at airports across the country,
FOX23 hears from TCC teacher about shortage of air traffic controllers
The midair collision in Washington D.C. is putting the spotlight on the shortage of air traffic controllers. FOX23 spoke with a teacher at TCC's air traffic control program.
Air traffic control teams at Philadelphia-area airports are understaffed. Here's why.
Since the midair crash in Washington, D.C., there have been questions about air traffic controller staffing. According to the latest FAA data available, more than 90% of air traffic control towers are understaffed.
Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways
Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area. This article is being continuously updated.
Two dead in I-10 crash; expect major traffic delays
Two people died in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 on Tuesday afternoon that snarled westbound traffic for hours along ...
$8.1 million grant to improve traffic flow at expanding Henry Ford Health campus
Work will include a modified intersection at Grand Boulevard and Trumbull/Lincoln streets, and improvement to a pedestrian ...
Traffic delayed in Underhill due to structure fire
Vermont State Police told drivers to expect delays Tuesday morning near Park Street and River Road in Underhill because of a ...
Slow Traffic, Fast Food: Study Links Road Delays with Unhealthy Eating
"In our analysis focusing on Los Angeles County, unexpected traffic delays beyond the usual congestion led to a 1 percent increase in fast food visits," said Becca Taylor, study author and assistant ...
Vance: Biden And Obama Administrations Told White People Don't Bother Applying For Air Traffic Control Jobs
Vice President J.D. Vance told FNC's "Sunday Morning Futures" how the "DEI regime of the Biden administration" created a ...
Trump administration exempts safety workers, air traffic controllers from resignation offer
The Trump administration said on Sunday that federal employees involved in public safety positions, such as air traffic ...
M27: Miles of queuing traffic due to Fareham collision with emergency services at scene and lanes shut
Emergency services rushed to the scene on the M27 eastbound between junctions 10 and 11 in Fareham this morning (February 5).
Traffic affected by large police presence on I-65 North
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Traffic is being affected by a large police presence on Interstate 65 North in Davidson County on ...