With the shutdown over, what’s next for air traffic control?

Scott Turner used to jump out of airplanes. A skydiver in his youth, Turner cultivated a passion for air travel early. These ...
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Air traffic controller shortages: University-based training programs are becoming part of the solution

Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately. A spate of airplane crashes and near misses have highlighted the ongoing shortage of air traffic workers, leading more Americans to question ...

NJ might create a loan redemption plan for air traffic controllers

A bill that would create a student loan redemption program for New Jersey air traffic controllers is one step away from the ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Nashua program aims to address air traffic controller shortage amid nationwide flight disruptions

The Federal Aviation Administration has long struggled with a shortage of air traffic controllers and the recent government shutdown has only exacerbated the crisis. Controllers were forced to work ...
The New York Times

A College Tries to Pitch In and Train Air Traffic Controllers

In Queens, a college of aeronautics is trying to help meet the need for controllers. I put on a headset and gave the training a try. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll look at a ...
NPR

Air traffic control trainees brace for impact of government shutdown

The FAA's training academy in Oklahoma City is operating in spite of the government shutdown, but air traffic control trainees are still feeling its impact. We've heard a lot about how the government ...

Air traffic control students could soon complete their FAA training at Sac City College

City College is looking to get approval for a new program that would let air traffic control students finish their complete ...
KJZZ

During the shutdown, air traffic controllers employed by 4 companies didn't skip paychecks

Kyle Wilkerson, program coordinator for air traffic control at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, joined The ...
OPB

Retired Eugene air traffic controller shares insight on staffing crisis, morale as government reopens

Note: The following transcript was transcribed digitally and validated for accuracy, readability and formatting by an OPB volunteer. Dave Miller: This is Think Out Loud on OPB. I’m Dave Miller. The ...