SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration will open its annual air traffic control hiring window at midnight on April 17.
“To reach the next generation of air traffic controllers, we need to adapt. This campaign’s innovative communication style and focus on gaming taps into a growing demographic of young adults who have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller,” Duffy said.
Duffy said the agency has made progress with the highest controller staffing levels in six years.
“There’s never been a more exciting time to become a controller and level up into a career with a strong purpose—keeping American families safe,” he said.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said safety is the agency’s top priority.
“We need the best people, the best training, and the best tools because we expect the best results,” Bedford said.
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