>> In the present day, there is a critical shortage of ATCs, with the FAA having 1,000 fewer ATCs in 2023 than it did in 2012.
> If that's how they were hiring (although they don't do today), I could understand if that has a bit contributed to fewer ATCs today.
The shortage is that they have not been able to quickly replace all of the personnel that took early retirement options during COVID, while also stopping the hiring & training for an extended period during that time.
> If that's how they were hiring (although they don't do today), I could understand if that has a bit contributed to fewer ATCs today.
The shortage is that they have not been able to quickly replace all of the personnel that took early retirement options during COVID, while also stopping the hiring & training for an extended period during that time.