Becoming an air traffic controller is a long and difficult process, and the job is equally stressful. But it comes with good pay.Michael Dwyer/AP US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy claimed new air ...

The government shutdown highlighted a fragile link in the nation's aviation system: finding enough air traffic controllers to keep flights on schedule. The 43-day closure, during which controllers ...

Airline executives are pushing lawmakers to make sure air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration workers are paid if there's another shutdown. Air traffic controller staffing ...

Researchers are working to inspire the next generation of recruits — and hope to eventually play a role in training them, too.

Air traffic controllers who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown that caused weeks of strain on the system and forced flight cancellations will receive a $10,000 bonus, the Federal ...

The Transportation Department is drawing bipartisan criticism for rewarding $10,000 bonuses to a small number of air traffic controllers and technicians while ignoring the vast majority of the ...

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