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Musk's Cuts Shake FAA Morale
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency issued rapid cuts at the FAA, shaking morale and causing anxiety among employees.
- These drastic changes threaten the operational stability of a critical safety agency.
FAA's Diverse Safety Roles
- FAA staff include many critical safety roles beyond controllers, such as safety technicians and aeronautical information specialists.
- These specialists maintain vital charts and materials air traffic controllers rely on for safety.
Private Sector Seen as More Productive
- The private sector is described as higher productivity, used as a rationale for encouraging FAA workers to shift sectors.
- This reflects Musk's philosophy favoring smaller government and more private innovation.