‘One of the highest-stress occupations’: Why $148,000 median pay can’t fix the air traffic controller shortage
- Posted on November 9, 2026
- By Fortune
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‘One of the highest-stress occupations’: Why $148,000 median pay can’t fix the air traffic controller shortage
The FAA can only hire U.S. citizens as controllers. Rivals from Australia to Qatar are recruiting abroad.