FAA Has Recruited 1,500 New Air Traffic Controllers This Year, But Still Faces The Challenge Of Personnel Shortage

FAA has recruited 1,500 new air traffic controllers this year, but still faces the challenge of personnel shortage

According to Reuters, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Thursday that it has hired 1,500 air traffic controllers this year, but staffing challenges remain.

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The FAA currently has about 2,600 air traffic controllers in various stages of training. The U.S. Transportation Department said in March it would spend $117 million next year to hire another 1,800 air traffic controllers, in addition to hiring 1,500 by Sept. 30. Earlier this year, more than 12,000 people applied for the positions.

According to previous reports, the FAA agreed this month to lower the minimum flight requirements at New York City airports and Washington National Airport due to air traffic control staffing problems, and extended the deadline to October 28. (Related story: Air traffic controller shortage continues, FAA expands flight restrictions in New York City area)

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General said in June that critical air traffic control facilities were facing significant staffing problems, warning that the challenges posed risks to the continuity of air traffic operations.