The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to “supercharge” efforts to recruit more air traffic controllers as the US attempts to address a long-running shortage of staff. 

On February 27, 2025, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy declared that the country wants the “best and brightest” to be fast tracked into the FAA’s academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. 

Secretary Duffy said: “This administration is committed to solving the air traffic control shortage that has existed for too long. Thanks to our dedicated air traffic controllers and top FAA Academy grads, flying remains the safest way to travel. I am committed to restoring the FAA’s mission to safety and asking for more great candidates to join us.” 

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