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FAA describes hiring surge and new collegiate pipeline; lawmakers press on retention and training
Summary
FAA officials outlined a multifaceted approach to mitigate controller shortages — hiring accelerations, pay incentives and an enhanced collegiate training initiative — while members pressed for retention tools including adjusted retirement rules and regional training centers.
The committee spent substantial time on workforce shortages in the Air Traffic Organization and FAA safety inspector ranks, with witnesses describing hiring reforms and new training pathways while lawmakers pressed for faster, broader retention measures.
ATO representatives described efforts to ‘‘supercharge’’ hiring, shorten the application process and use on‑the‑spot hiring for experienced military controllers. Mr. McIntosh said FAA is offering a 30% pay increase for certain academy candidates, incentives for hard‑to‑staff facilities…
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