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ATC Staffing Shortage: Feel the ImpactWhen it comes to productivity and efficiency, America's air traffic controllers are leading the way. According to a recent study, controllers in the U.S. work longer and harder than their European counterparts, making them 79 percent more productive. But a staffing crisis is looming across the country. As thousands of retirements approach, inaction is not an option. The only goal of NATCA members is to make sure passengers get home safely and that requires having the right number of controllers watching our skies. Inadequate staffing is already having significant consequences at facilities across the country and something must be done to reverse the trend. Click on each of the cities below to learn about staffing difficulties affecting local facilities as well as how local media has covered the issue. Main Menu
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