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5 Missing Air Traffic Controllers Delay Flights At AustinBergstrom International Airport

US Representative Lloyd Doggett blasted the Federal Aviation Administration for its staffing issues, and said the airport has a serious problem.

Perhaps the most famous example of a ground stop was after the 9/11, when all aircraft movements came to a halt.

Some controllers have been overworked, while a federal watchdog recently claimed that 50 systems are outdated.

The FAA hired over 1,800 new controllers this year.

Staffing shortages have caused some controllers to work so much overtime that theyve reportedly made more than $183,000.

Controllers will be scheduled shifts between 10 and 12 hours apart when the agreement goes into effect.

Every now and then, opportunities arise for a bit of fun on the airwaves.

From less than $5,000 to as high as $100,000, the salary of an ATC depends on factors like geographical region and expertise.

Staffing shortages have paused the FAA’s plan to implement changes to the air traffic control (ATC) rest rules.

The new technology is set to be implemented in a few months.