The article discusses a significant shortage of air traffic controllers, exacerbated by demanding training processes and aging technology, leading to heightened safety concerns in air travel. Flight disruptions, especially at Newark Liberty International Airport, are partly attributed to this staffing issue, with investigations pointed at a deadly crash in 2025 linking back to inadequate personnel. Efforts from educational institutions like Ohio State University aim to create new training pathways to alleviate these shortages and meet safety requirements.
Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately.
One reason for the air traffic controller shortage relates to the demands of the job.
As scholars who study and teach tomorrow's aviation professionals, we are working to be part of the solution.
30% of students fail to make it from their first day of training at the FAA Academy.
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