As the government shutdown rolls into its 11th day on New Year's Day, aviation services are feeling the impact, and NATCA is not happy about it. The controllers' union has plenty to complain about … the FAA has closed its training academy in Oklahoma City, and training at all ATC facilities is suspended. Many new hires at towers, who haven't yet completed their on-site training, have been furloughed. If the shutdown in Oklahoma City continues, it could affect hiring goals for all of 2019, says Paul Rinaldi, NATCA president.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/news/natca-protests-federal-shutdown