The controller shortage

[invadertim]

The FAA is making it possible for the graduates of some controller programs to skip the academy and go directly into jobs…

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/02/business/college-grads-air-traffic-controller-jobs/index.html

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Well, that's an improvement. I guess.

The FAA Is Being Sued For Throwing Out Air Traffic Controller Applications Based On Applicants' Race

The class action lawsuit represents over 1,000 people.

simpleflying.com

 

[MikeD]

Next up. Riddle air science grads direct to mainline FO upon graduation.

 

[Skåning]

No no it’s not a “shortage” it’s that controllers are short. Simple misunderstanding.

 

[Boris Badenov]

No no it’s not a “shortage” it’s that controllers are short. Simple misunderstanding.

Isn't @NovemberEcho a rather LARGE mound of crap? I always figured that was why he looks like he's sitting straight up on his purple and orange bike, even in the nastiest corners.

 

[JordanD]

No no it’s not a “shortage” it’s that controllers are short. Simple misunderstanding.

So we just need to send booster seats to TRACONs?

 

[Skåning]

Isn't @NovemberEcho a rather LARGE mound of crap

it's not nice to describe bald people that way

 

[Boris Badenov]

it's not nice to describe bald people that way

You've summoned the Bald-Is-Beautiful Brigade, as surely as if you'd said "Baldyjeuce, Baldyjeuce, Baldyjeuce". Thanks for nothing.

 

[Skåning]

You've summoned the Bald-Is-Beautiful Brigade, as surely as if you'd said "Baldyjeuce, Baldyjeuce, Baldyjeuce". Thanks for nothing.