Inside a training facility for air traffic controllers
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The FAA is assembling the next generation of air traffic controllers at an Oklahoma City training center in an effort to end its staffing shortage. Kris Van Cleave got an inside look.
Breakdown
- FAA is training new air traffic controllers in Oklahoma City to address staffing shortages.
- Traditional tabletop exercises and model airplanes remain a key part of training. 12s
- FAA has sped up hiring, aiming for over 2,000 trainees this year to close a 3,000-controller gap. 37s
- Immersive tower simulators are being used in 95 facilities, reducing certification time by 27%. 1m 18s
- About 35% of students fail the program, and full certification can take over two years. 2m 4s