MAYBE they should take a page from the book of OTHER government agencies–like the Armed Services recruiters!
They advertise the job–they are taking applications all year long–they take any person of any race or gender–they let everyone know what the promotion. benefits, and retirement programs are. The military pays a LOT less than the ATC system–but THEY get good applicants!
The military seems to have adequate staffing–EVEN IN THE VERY SAME ATC POSITIONS! (“Oh, the IRONY!”)
Or–maybe they should be like the FAA Administrator, and “Study” it for four years! (sarcasm off)