Professional Controllers News Today

From the highways to the ‘sky ways,’ traffic in and out of Austin is booming. But a recent string of ‘near misses’ at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has raised concerns. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.

The coronavirus pandemic has greatly worsened a staffing crisis which has been in the making for decades, since the destruction of the PATCO union by President Reagan in 1981.

A shortage of air traffic controllers in the New York region is leading to two hours delays on Monday night, the Federal Aviation Authority said. Passengers should confirm flights before leaving home.

The agency says it has received 57,956 applications for this year's 1,500 open air traffic controller positions, but some critics say the agency isn't hiring fast enough.

JazzIRT/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to deal with staffing issues on a nearly daily basis, the agency says it has received 57,956 applications for this year's 1,500 open air traffic controller positions. The median annual salary for air traffic controllers (ATCs) was $138,556 in 2021. All applicants must be

ATC union boss Rich Santa (pictured inset) has slammed the FAA for slow hiring after the agency said it has received 57,956 applications for this years 1,500 open air traffic controller positions.