FAA Academy in Oklahoma struggled to fill classrooms due to DEI quotas, Sen. Mullin says
Sen. Markwayne Mullin told “Fox News Live" that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy in Oklahoma struggled due ...
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FAA Academy in Oklahoma struggled to fill classrooms due to DEI quotas, Sen. Mullin says
At the FAA academy in Oklahoma City, DEI policies resulted in classes not being used to capacity to fulfill DEI quotas, Mullin said. "Instead of these classes being 100% full, we were at 80% or 70 ...
SUNY Schenectady unveils air control tower simulator, on path to ATC Enhanced status
SUNY Schenectady County Community College unveiled its new air traffic control simulator on Wednesday. The equipment allows students in the college’s ATC program to safely practice the real-life ...
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In the wake of Potomac air crash, a local aviation expert offers insight into the air traffic controller profession [column]
If hired without experience, you must attend the air traffic controller course at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. More than 30% of academy trainees fail this course, according to a National ...
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Air traffic controller shortages: Embry Riddle's new partnership will help
"The FAA Academy in Oklahoma City was completely shut down. So, that doesn't stop controllers from retiring. In fact, controllers have to retire at age 55. So you have controllers leaving ...
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Is it hard to become an air traffic controller?
Each year 1,500 new students go through 16 weeks of training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. The washout rate is high at 30%. Those who make it through go on to years of specialized ...