Nearly 2K air traffic controllers hired at airports across the U.S., officials say

November 15, 2024 at 5:07 pm EST

Air traffic control in Miami — Now hiring FILE PHOTO: Air traffic controllers keep watch using Data Comm, part of the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation system in the control tower at Miami International Airport on March 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida. The FAA is looking to hire thousands of new air traffic controllers over the next two years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

November 15, 2024 at 5:07 pm EST

ATLANTA — Months after operating with a severe shortage of workers, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has hired 1,800 air traffic controllers to work at airports across the United States.

The air traffic controllers have made a major impact at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. They help pilots to safely fly in and out of the world’s busiest airport.

Officials say the new hires are currently training.