The FAA needs to hire how many more controllers to reach full staffing levels nationwide?
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The FAA confirmed it needs roughly 3,500 more controllers to reach safe staffing levels. Even after hiring 2,000 in the year ending September 2025, the agency must hire 2,200 more next year. Controlle...
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