The FAA-NATCA Pay Deal, Controller Staffing, and Why It Matters in the Cockpit
The FAA and NATCA reached a new agreement in October 2026 covering a 2.8% pay increase and new scheduling rules - here's what it means for pilots.
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Every Path Into Air Traffic Control, the CTI Pipeline, the Academy Washout Rate, and What the Controller Shortage Means for Every Pilot on the Frequency
A breakdown of every path into air traffic control - CTI programs, public hire, military, and contract towers - plus what the controller shortage means for pilots on the frequency.
TowerFAA Calls Controller Student Transportation a Critical Contract
The FAA has flagged a student transportation contract at its Oklahoma City academy as 'critical,' signaling the controller hiring surge is translating into classroom bodies.
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