An expert panel established after a string of near collisions on US runways is recommending the Federal Aviation Administration give air traffic controllers more stable work schedules and consistent time off to reduce fatigue.
One day after a near-miss involving a Boston-bound JetBlue flight in Washington, DC, the FAA is introducing new rules for the scheduling of air traffic controllers.
According to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker, the new requirements mandate that controllers take 12 hours off before midnight shifts and 10 hours off between shifts in general. These rules will be effective in 90 days.
Across the nation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. In New Mexico, control towers are looking for staff as well, the FAA says. “The safety of the U.