While Thousands Applied to Become Air Traffic Controllers, There’s Still a Shortage. We Looked at Why.

U.S. Government Accountability Office (.gov)·Jan 6

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A significant number of people have applied to become air traffic controllers, with one recent hiring window receiving thousands of applications. Despite this interest, a shortage of air traffic controllers persists, raising concerns about the safety of air travel. The cause of the shortage and potential solutions, including the use of artificial intelligence, are being explored.

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