Originally published at: FAA Budget Request Seeks 2,300 Controller Trainees
Agency ties proposed hiring increase to staffing, training and modernization needs.
You think THOSE are “roadblocks”? The administration ban on DEI may initially reduce that 30% failure rate but wait till the applicants come up against the new requirement to sign an NDA/loyalty oath to Trump and fill out a supplementary questionnaire on alcohol use, monogamy and church attendance for review by “Holy Crusader” Hegseth! Oh the HYPOCRISY!
I really wish the media, include you guys here at AVWeb, would publish the truth about real controller hiring. The FAA does NOT hire controllers, except in cases of prior experience. Otherwise, the FAA hires controller “candidates” or “trainees.” Most will not make it through training. For example, of 2,300 hires, we may actually certify 200-400 over the course of 2 or more years. How many will retire during that period? About the same, or maybe more.