FAA announces hiring effort at air traffic control academy

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.
Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade
The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.
FAA Aims to Boost Hiring of Air-Traffic Controllers and Update Its Technology
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges to seek billions of dollars to improve the country’s aviation system.
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.
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.
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.
Trump plans to surge air traffic controller hiring following plane accidents
The Trump administration on Thursday launched an initiative to increase the number of air traffic controllers after several high-profile plane accidents. Transportation Secretary
Duffy announces ‘supercharge’ of air traffic controller hiring amid staff shortage
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday he would implement plans to create a “supercharge” in air traffic controller staffing amid shortages. “This staffing shortage has been a known challenge for over a decade,

Musk's Starlink Is Close to Taking Over FAA Contract

Trump Administration Begins Firing Hundreds of FAA Staff Despite Recent Safety Concerns
The firings hit the FAA as federal officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic ...
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'Glaring conflict of interest;' Clyburn slams Elon Musk over 'dangerous actions' at FAA
Reps. Jim Clyburn (SC-06) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued a joint statement Saturday accusing Elon Musk of holding a "glaring ...
Trump administration begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal D.C. plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy ...
Musk’s SpaceX antennas installed at South Jersey FAA building where DOGE spurred federal worker firings
At the same time, Musk has been trying to obtain a $2 billion contract now held by Verizon to run the FAA’s communications ...
Experts Call Foul on FAA Firings Following Aviation Accidents
The Federal Aviation Administration is the latest victim of Elon Musk’s DOGE firings, despite a recent spate of plane crashes ...
FAA investigates after third skydiver dies in 2 months at Arizona facility
The most recent deadly skydiving incident occurred near Skydive Arizona when a "very experienced skydiver" died this month.
FAA cuts raise concerns about aviation safety
As the Department of Government Efficiency cuts thousands of federal government jobs, concerns are being raised that many of ...
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FAA calls for testing on Boeing 757 freighter cargo doors after incidents
The FAA has issued a safety bulletin calling for additional testing on certain Boeing 757 freighter cargo doors after several ...