Air traffic control is stressful. This former controller describes the reality of the job

With air traffic controllers in the news lately, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Emily Hanoka, a former controller who retired earlier this year, about the stresses and sacrifices involved in the work.
KJZZ

During the shutdown, air traffic controllers employed by 4 companies didn't skip paychecks

Kyle Wilkerson, program coordinator for air traffic control at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, joined The ...

The U.S. urgently needs air traffic controllers. Here's what the job requires.

Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air traffic controllers.
CBS News

Former pilot says air traffic controllers likely feeling brunt of government shutdown

While travelers may experience more delays and cancellations starting on Friday, air traffic controllers have been feeling the pain of the 36-day government shutdown. Many are struggling to juggle ...

What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired to manage it

The government picked a company with little experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration called Peraton to ...
WESA

Shutdown strains already short-staffed air traffic controllers, union president says

Updated October 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM EDT Air traffic controllers will continue to work under strain as the government shutdown drags on, according to the head of the union that represents them. "What ...
The Providence Journal

Here's how RI pilots are helping air traffic controllers as shutdown stretches on

The Rhode Island Pilots Association is raising money for local air traffic controllers working without pay during the government shutdown. Donations will be used to purchase gift cards for food and ...
AZFamily

Arizona air traffic controllers face financial strain as shutdown enters day 30

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s day 30 of the government shutdown, and essential federal employees like air traffic controllers are feeling the financial strain. Stress is part of the job for air traffic ...

Don’t privatize air traffic control. Do this instead.

Readers respond to Post articles and commentary. The Nov. 24 editorial “ Privatize air traffic control ” did not mention the ...
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Air traffic controller shortage triggers repeated ground delays at BNA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued at least four ground delays at Nashville International Airport just since Thanksgiving. The latest one was Monday afternoon.
New York Sun

Air Traffic Controllers Who Called Out During Shutdown To Be ‘Docked,’ Given ‘Negative’ Marks by Trump

Air traffic controllers who do not report back to work immediately will be substantially “docked,” President Trump warned Monday, saying he’s disappointed with those who took time off during the ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

Shutdown strains already short-staffed air traffic controllers, union president says

Understaffing at air traffic control towers has affected flights this week. But the The National Air Traffic Controllers Association president... Shutdown strains already short-staffed air traffic ...