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FAA Hiring Plan

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FAA Hiring Plan

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Benzinga

376 Views • Apr 07, 2026

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The FAA plans to hire 2,300 air traffic controller trainees to address a 3,500-controller shortage, with current staff of 13,164 — down 6% from a decade ago — working mandatory overtime and six-day weeks. The agency is seeking $95.4M for hiring alongside a broader $12.5B congressional funding package for system upgrades.