US transport chief seeks to boost air traffic control hiring
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Thursday the Trump administration will take steps to boost air traffic controller hiring after a series of recent safety incidents again raised questions about a persistent staffing shortage.
Airport control tower recruits to get nearly 30 percent pay boost
The aviation agency has struggled with staffing shortages, and tackling them has become more urgent after last month’s deadly crash.
Air traffic control trainees to get raise of 30%
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Thursday that the FAA would increase the pay for air traffic controller trainees to boost recruitment and retention.
U.S. secretary of transportation wants more air traffic controllers in Oklahoma City
The new transportation secretary’s plan to improve aviation in the U.S. would start with more air traffic controllers in Oklahoma City.
US transportation secretary announces plan to 'supercharge' air traffic controller hiring
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made a trip to OKC's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to visit with staff and air traffic control students.
FAA Aims to Boost Hiring of Air-Traffic Controllers and Update Its Technology
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges to seek billions of dollars to improve the country’s aviation system.
Trump admin to hire more air traffic controllers, boost technology
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a new effort to boost the number of air traffic controllers in the U.S.
US Transportation Department looks to 'supercharge' hiring of air traffic controllers
The department head said he plans to offer a 30% salary raise while creating a more efficient hiring process. Patrick Mahomes Celebrated Travis Kelce’s Career Announcement With Perfect GIF Historic all-woman space flight to include Katy Perry,
Transportation secretary says pilot error played a role in majority of recent plane crashes and close calls
In an interview with NBC News, Sean Duffy said pilots should lose their licenses if they don't follow air traffic controllers' instructions.
Trump’s transportation department cancels new review step that could’ve slowed state projects
President Donald Trump’s administration is backing off its demand for an extra layer of federal scrutiny whenever states seek ...
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Sean Duffy accuses Democrats of ‘playing politics’ for criticizing DOT firings
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy dismissed the criticism some have made over the Department of Transportation’s firings, telling Democrats to “give me a break” as he seeks to cut “the ...
Duffy on cuts at FAA: ‘We kept all the critical safety positions’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday defended workforce cuts at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), saying ...
Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.
Sec Duffy to investigate LA's long-delayed high-speed rail project: 'Who got the cash?'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy put California's high speed rail project on notice Thursday, saying it is years overdue ...