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21st Sep 2023, 11:26

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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-09-20/senate-bill-targets-air-traffic-controller-hiring

"NATCA maintains that there are 1,200 fewer fully certified controllers than 10 years ago, and as a result, many work mandatory overtime. The association estimated that regular schedules for many controllers are 10 hours a day, six days a week."

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