Airport Traffic Controller

Air traffic control, government shutdown

FAA cuts to air traffic begins Friday as government shutdown continues

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic controllers and TSA agents continue to go unpaid during the government shutdown.

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Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

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How air traffic controllers keep US skies safe — and how to become one

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What to Know About 10% Reduction in Flights at US Airports Caused by the Government Shutdown

Major U.S. airports are among those facing 10% reductions in air traffic Friday due to the government shutdown.

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The FAA's order to cut flights due to the government shutdown is set to take effect

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FAA slashes air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets as government shutdown continues

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FAA Reducing Air Traffic by 10% Across 40 'High-Volume' Markets During Government Shutdown

The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, resulting in delays across the country.

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More than 1,000 flights cut in US shutdown fallout

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The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here's what to know

What air traffic controllers do -- and how you can become one

According to the FAA, it is highly competitive to become an air traffic controller, as candidates must be under 31 years old and pass yearly medical evaluations and multiple specialized tests, among other requirements. Controllers are also forced to retire at age 56.

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Air Traffic Controllers Are Resigning Due To Shutdown Stress, Union President Warns

Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said workers have gone too long without paychecks to work safely.

Air traffic controllers union chief says it will ‘take months’ to recover from shutdown

Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, joins Meet the Press NOW to call for an immediate end to the government shutdown as air traffic controllers face mounting stress without pay.

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DOT may close certain parts of the airspace due to air traffic controller shortages

The Department of Transportation may close some parts of the airspace if enough air traffic controllers don’t show up to work, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.