The US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers. A surprising age limit and grueling schedules could fuel the problem
- Posted on March 8, 2025
- By CNN
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The US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers. A surprising age limit and grueling schedules could fuel the problem
Millions of travelers rely on air traffic controllers every day to orchestrate high-speed maneuvers and help prevent planes from crashing. But a critical shortage has forced many to work “six days a week, 10 hours a day – for years at a time.”
