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FAA to ‘supercharge’ air traffic controller hiring
- The Federal Aviation Administration launched a new application portal to recruit nearly 9,000 air traffic controllers by the end of 2028, aiming to fill 226 positions at New York TRACON over the next three years.
- New York TRACON is missing at least 100 Certified Professional Controllers, and applicants can receive bonuses of up to $10,000 for training and placement in high cost-of-living areas.
- More than 1,000 candidates have applied this year for the FAA Academy to fill academy classrooms while addressing a significant administrative backlog.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the current administration has made more progress on the air traffic controller shortage in 100 days than the previous one did in four years.
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FAA to ‘supercharge’ air traffic controller hiring on Long Island; seeks 9K more nationwide
The hiring blitz for New York Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) in East Garden City -- which has been understaffed for years -- aims to fill 226 positions over the next three years.
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