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Navigating Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues
This chapter examines the critical staffing challenges facing air traffic control towers in the U.S., emphasizing how understaffing affects safety and operational efficiency. It traces the historical context of underfunding and systemic challenges that have led to current conditions, highlighting the intense pressure on controllers who must balance multiple roles. Additionally, the chapter addresses the importance of a transparent self-reporting culture in aviation safety while discussing the constraints hindering necessary safety upgrades due to political and financial pressures.
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