The U.S. urgently needs thousands of air traffic controllers. Here's what the job requires.

Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air ...
NPR

Air traffic controllers say a push to modernize equipment won't fix deeper problems

When a midair collision and a series of radar outages captured attention in the United States this year, some air traffic controllers thought it might finally lead to solutions for a nationwide ...
Austin American-Statesman

Is there an air traffic controller shortage in Texas? Here's how to become one

When you're aboard an airplane en route to your destination, you may assume only pilots are in control. In reality, air traffic controllers — not just pilots — play a critical role. According to the ...
The Royal Gazette

Air traffic controller retires after 30 years at airport

An air traffic controller who spent three decades guiding aircraft into and out of the island said the ability to make decisions on the spot was among key traits that kept her in one of aviation’s ...