The FAA is desperate to hire enough air traffic controllers. Here's what to know about the high-stress job that pays $160,000 on average

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The FAA is desperate to hire enough air traffic controllers. Here's what to know about the high-stress job that pays $160,000 on average

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A shortage of air traffic controllers has caused travel headaches in April and May. The Trump Administration has vowed to hire more and upgrade the FAA's communications infrastructure.
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The government is racing to hire enough air-traffic controllers as staffing…

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