NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) issued the following response to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s tour of the FAA Academy and associated announcement to address the air traffic controller shortage by enhancing the hiring process.
“NATA applauds Secretary Duffy’s move to prioritize modernizing and streamlining the recruitment, incentivization, and development of this safety critical role. Investing in measures that foster a uniform, dynamic safety culture with a pipeline of well-qualified air traffic control professionals will be key to not only sustaining the safety of the NAS but also preparing for continuous growth,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.