The Federal Aviation Administration recently welcomed 600 recruits to its Oklahoma City Academy, its largest class to date.
The milestone reflects the agency’s effort to expand the air traffic controller workforce, which faces a shortage of about 3,000 qualified professionals.
Internal records show that the push is straining the academy. The Washington Post reported that its review of FAA documents shows a lack of instructors has forced managers to seek volunteers for double shifts, with many already working 60-hour weeks.
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