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31. COVID exacerbated the staffing problems and according to this article it will take years to recover...

Thu Jan 30, 2025, 05:27 PM

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It will take years to fully recover from these staffing shortages, but the industry is working hard to repopulate its ATCO pipeline.

In the US, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hired 1,500 new controllers last year and plans to be hiring another 1,800 in 2024, as well as ensuring every seat in its Air Traffic Controller Academy is full. It’s also working with Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) programmes to ensure that graduates have the necessary skills to quickly move to on-the-job-training at a facility.

https://airport.nridigital.com/air_may24/reason_for_air_traffic_controller_shortages

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NYT says a preliminary report from the FAA says the control tower was understaffed [View all] highplainsdem Jan 30 OP

If that turns out to be the case, my heart goes out to the air traffic controller involved. MLAA Jan 30 #1

Mine, too. highplainsdem Jan 30 #5

There are DENVERPOPS Jan 30 #54

Yesterday's crash was the result of human failure to control air traffic. Grok can do it better. by Elon Musk AStern Jan 30 #2

Muskrat is a total failure as a human. Dave Bowman Jan 30 #8

I feel the same about anyone that's enamored by him. We're talking to YOU Walter Isaacson. AStern Jan 30 #12

Not a psycho, a psychoPATH. ShazzieB Jan 30 #38

He's an A class Jew Hater as well - awkward gesture my eye. AStern Jan 30 #41

100%! ShazzieB Jan 31 #70

Trump allowed Musk to fire and bully key safety personnel. yardwork Jan 30 #3

Tax-cutting Republicans are responsible, but the problem.started years ago. highplainsdem Jan 30 #4

Pete Buttigieg says it's Trump. yardwork Jan 30 #7

I'm taking Pete's word for it Hekate Jan 30 #16

I think the takeaway that needs to be mentioned is that if Harris would have won, the crash wouldn't have occurred MichMan Jan 30 #17

We need to make a lot of noise about this. yardwork Jan 30 #32

Yeah...it's no accident Reagan started with air traffic controllers on strike... n/t slightlv Jan 30 #48

"Reagan airport" Dave Bowman Jan 30 #6

I was about to post -- these deaths are probably one more legacy of RR's poisonous reign. eppur_se_muova Jan 30 #14

Why did they name an airport after the one who fired all the ATCs? RainCaster Jan 30 #43

As President of SAG, RR sold out his fellow actors. He was producing a show, and union regs. said that was a no-no. eppur_se_muova Jan 30 #58

The back-stabber snitched on them at the House Un-American Activities Committee Dave Bowman Jan 30 #59

That too ! Thanks for the reminder. I guess that gave RR a taste for right-wing oppression. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 30 #60

It's been a while now so thought some could use some context. Prairie_Seagull Jan 30 #34

Yes. So can we un-name it after him? LisaM Jan 30 #44

We could refer to this crash as the Reagan crash progressoid Jan 30 #47

Great idea, I like it! Dave Bowman Jan 30 #61

It's been 40 years but yeah I thought the same thing. underpants Jan 30 #53

How the media handles his lies Thrill Jan 30 #9

Ok, let's do this intrepidity Jan 30 #10

I don't understand the age restrictions for air traffic controllers. Renew Deal Jan 30 #11

Very early mandatory retirement age because of the physical toll it takes. 56. highplainsdem Jan 30 #13

So change the job to make it more managable. Renew Deal Jan 30 #19

With the amount of air traffic that isn't possible. paleotn Jan 30 #45

You're right though... Renew Deal Jan 30 #50

And the pay is low stollen Jan 30 #37

I bet if they paid them $1 million a year, they could fill any vacancies pretty quick MichMan Jan 30 #40

For your knowledge base Arthur_Frain Jan 30 #36

This is inexcusable angrychair Jan 30 #15

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has hired 1,811 air traffic controllers during fiscal year 2024, MichMan Jan 30 #22

Well article I saw angrychair Jan 30 #24

Liberal media is reporting that staffing shortages are left over from the Covid crisis... AntiFascist Jan 30 #27

Covid was 4 years ago. MichMan Jan 30 #29

COVID exacerbated the staffing problems and according to this article it will take years to recover... AntiFascist Jan 30 #31

Thank you. And, for the record, COVID was five years ago Pinback Jan 30 #42

May I again point out that Disaffected Jan 30 #18

Pilot error, the helo was supposed to fly no more then 200' in the corridor, he was at 300' EX500rider Jan 30 #63

OK, thanks. Source? Disaffected Jan 30 #64

Well the plane was reporting flight data up until the crash EX500rider Jan 30 #66

Oh yes, I recall that now. Disaffected Jan 31 #68

Kicking. Mike 03 Jan 30 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist Jan 30 #21

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have begun our descent into [city]. Abolishinist Jan 30 #23

Anyone else seen "Pushing Tin"? Easterncedar Jan 30 #25

trmp has deemed it's DEI. I suspect he will stick to that regardless of what they find. spanone Jan 30 #26

Remember: AverageOldGuy Jan 30 #28

The freeze only lasted 2 days, so no one missed getting paid MichMan Jan 30 #30

"Never admit guilt, Donald" Seinan Sensei Jan 30 #33

Roy Cohen - that Hideious, Odious man! electric_blue68 Jan 30 #65

st. ronald raygun Godot51 Jan 30 #35

Trump blames Pete, and Pete factually explains why it's Trump. ancianita Jan 30 #39

Pete should get on Faux News and set the record straight. Rhiagel Jan 30 #49

Understaffed or not Mountainguy Jan 30 #46

NO..... Lovie777 Jan 30 #51

Correct, the helo said they had them in sight and would pass behind them EX500rider Jan 31 #69

It doesn't help that the army gums it up by introducing Klarkashton Jan 30 #52

There is a long history of military aircraft running into civilian flights VMA131Marine Jan 30 #55

Thank you for this information. Klarkashton Jan 30 #56

Yep, Reagan killed their pay level, which has remained IbogaProject Jan 30 #57

NTSB says it will be 30 days before they issue a preliminary report MichMan Jan 30 #62

understaffed within regulations moondust Jan 31 #67