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FAA Hits Controller Hiring Mark for 2024

Agency hired 1,811 controllers and plans to spool up to 2,000 in fiscal year 2025

Controller at Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey) — FAA controller staff reached 14,000 this year with the hiring of 1,800 in fiscal year 2024. © Bill Carey/AIN

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

September 24, 2024

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