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A look at the salaries of air traffic controllers in 2026

Air traffic control (ATC) has long been one of the most demanding jobs in commercial aviation, and, in 2026, it remains one of the best-compensated as well. The headline salary figures only tell part ...
The New York Times

F.A.A. Plans to Hire 8,900 Air Traffic Controllers but Still Expects Shortages

The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to “supercharge” hiring and training between now and late 2028. It would not be enough to end a shortage of controllers. By Karoun Demirjian Reporting ...
CNN

‘Playing with fire’: LaGuardia Airport collision renews concerns air traffic controllers are spread too thin

This week’s deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport has renewed concerns about how much is too much for one air traffic controller to handle. Controllers, already spread thin by decades of staffing ...
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 ...