But getting qualified individuals through training and into the role may still be a challenge.
But getting qualified individuals through training and into the role may still be a challenge.
by Jay PetersApr 10, 2026, 8:50 PM UTCJay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has struggled for years to have enough air traffic controllers to address shortages, with the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) saying in January that the number of people in the job in the