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The U.S. faces a critical air traffic controller shortage, with 4,000 jobs unfilled as of 2024, threatening aviation safety and efficiency.
The U.S. faces a severe shortage of air traffic controllers, with about 4,000 positions unfilled as of 2024, worsened by a 43-day government shutdown that disrupted hiring and accelerated retirements.
Despite the FAA’s goal to hire 8,900 new controllers by 2028, the rigorous hiring process—requiring U.S. citizenship, a bachelor’s degree, passing a non-studyable aptitude test, and medical and background checks—limits applicants.
Training at the FAA’s Oklahoma City academy takes eight to 12 weeks, but high attrition rates persist.
Experts warn that ongoing political instability and pay uncertainty threaten recruitment, raising concerns about aviation safety and efficiency as air travel grows.
Estados Unidos enfrenta una escasez crítica de controladores de tráfico aéreo, con 4,000 empleos sin cubrir a partir de 2024, amenazando la seguridad y la eficiencia de la aviación.