Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday announced a record hiring effort for air traffic controllers.
“In just 13 HOURS: 8,004 Americans applied to join our controller ranks — that’s over 10 applications EVERY MINUTE! EVEN BETTER, 7,252 applicants are qualified! This is now the FASTEST application pace in AMERICAN HISTORY for Air Traffic Controllers,” Duffy said.
“Did you know… the @FAANews has been recruiting controllers since 1958 — 67 YEARS AGO? Today interest in joining has never been HIGHER. We’re just getting started! Applications are still open,” he continued.
TRUMP ADMIN BREAKS U.S. RECORD FOR HIRING EFFORT FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
In just 13 HOURS: 8,004 Americans applied to join our controller ranks — that’s over 10 applications EVERY MINUTE!
EVEN BETTER, 7,252 applicants are qualified!
This is now the FASTEST… pic.twitter.com/UwCbrUyDMr
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) April 17, 2026
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