#air traffic controllers
Why Air Traffic Controllers At The World's Busiest Airports Are Still Underpaid In 2026
What impact might this have on current staffing levels?
ATC Veteran Reveals The Complexities Of Air Traffic Control
From Tower Controller to Traffic Management, James Gillman's ambitious career in ATC reveals the untold pressures of the...
DOT Could Be Forced To Close Certain US Air Spaces Next Week As Government Shutdown Looms
A look at how the current government shutdown is impacting aviation, and what to expect.
Near-Misses Explained: How Do Air Traffic Controllers Keep You Safe At Congested Airports?
An aircraft is never left unmonitored, and that constant oversight is what makes commercial aviation as safe as it is.
Short-Staffed: Air Traffic Controllers At Reagan National Airport Working 6 Days A Week
The FAA says the airport is two controllers short; the National Air Traffic Controllers Association says the situation i...
Staffing Issues Cause Ground Stop In Newark Days After Runway Reopened Ahead Of Schedule
Newark has hit another bottleneck as the FAA throttles back inbound flights.
"It's Very Annoying": Air Canada Pilot Vents ATC Frustration To Passengers Inflight
Canadian airports have faced multiple delays in recent weeks.
Why It's So Difficult To Tackle The ATC Crisis In The US
High workload, strict hiring requirements, and forced retirements combine to make the ATC shortage difficult to solve.
FAA Administrator Hopes To Hire 2,000 More Air Traffic Controllers This Year
For 2025, new Federal Aviation Administration leadership aims to resupply air traffic controllers.
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Nearly Collides With Private Jet In Chicago
The aircraft initiated a last-minute go-around procedure.
“It’s A Chronic Understaffed Occupation”: New Report Finds 90% Of ATC Facilities Are Short-Handed
A former Chicago controller recalled staffing shortages occurred when they “retired 17 years ago.”
5 Missing Air Traffic Controllers Delay Flights At Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
US Representative Lloyd Doggett blasted the Federal Aviation Administration for its staffing issues, and said the airpor...
What Are Ground Stops In Aviation?
Perhaps the most famous example of a ground stop was after the 9/11, when all aircraft movements came to a halt.
A Closer Look At US Military Air Traffic Control
The US military is reliant on airpower for the successful execution of its operations. Air traffic controllers help to m...
Air Traffic Control Shortages In The US: 5 Things You Should Know
Some controllers have been overworked, while a federal watchdog recently claimed that 50 systems are outdated.
FAA Intensifies Hiring In 2024 To Combat Controller Shortage
The FAA hired over 1,800 new controllers this year.
"No Other Place On The Planet": Why The FAA Forced Some Air Traffic Controllers To Transfer From Newark To Philadelphia
Staffing shortages have caused some controllers to work so much overtime that they’ve reportedly made more than $183,000...
FAA Addresses Air Traffic Controller Fatigue With Updated Protocols
Controllers will be scheduled shifts between 10 and 12 hours apart when the agreement goes into effect.
When Air Traffic Control Turns Light-Hearted: Some Of Our Favorite Conversations
Every now and then, opportunities arise for a bit of fun on the airwaves.
What Do Air Traffic Controllers Get Paid?
From less than $5,000 to as high as $100,000, the salary of an ATC depends on factors like geographical region and exper...