The plan has a full staffing target of 12,563 CPCs, which is based on forecasted demand. This is a decrease from its previous 2024 agency forecast of 14,633 CPCs.

The Federal Aviation Administration reported 12 of their facilities were short-staffed on Friday, including some which have caused delays for travelers. Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport will ...

Air traffic controllers are the unseen guardians of the skies, ensuring that every aircraft moves safely and efficiently from take-off to landing. Whether guiding a single-engine Cessna or a fully ...

Shutdown affects paychecks for 13,000 air traffic controllers Controllers face financial strain, may seek side jobs, employee union warns Risk for air travel could rise as shutdown stalemate drags on, ...

Airline executives are pushing lawmakers to make sure air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration workers are paid if there's another shutdown. Air traffic controller staffing ...