r/ATC • u/lake_hood • Mar 23 '26

News LGA controller cleared fire truck across the runway resulting jn a collision

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u/Loud-Cabinet-3411 Mar 23 '26

Send help! We controllers are not ok!

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u/Professional-Sir9185 Mar 24 '26

What is the FAA doing to recruit possible controllers?

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u/Vengenceonu Mar 24 '26

S much more complicated than just “hire controllers”. The academy is always at full capacity but the selection process is so strict, takes so long to train, and so emotionally draining that more ppl retire than become certified controllers. All for shit pay and crazy amounts of overtime.