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The FAA has struggled to hire and retain enough controllers to meet demand. Training takes 2-4 years, and many facilities are operating with mandatory overtime just to maintain basic coverage.
Understaffing forces controllers into grueling schedules. Fatigue remains a significant safety concern across facilities nationwide.
Every dot you see represents a real aircraft, tracked live via ADS-B. Behind each flight are air traffic controllers working to keep the skies safe.
This visualization highlights the challenges they face: stagnant pay, chronic understaffing, and fatigue-inducing schedules.
Controllers deserve fair compensation that keeps pace with inflation and working conditions that prioritize safety.