A critical shortage of 3,800 air traffic controllers is because of the Federal Aviation Administration’s DEI practices leaving a “gaping hole” in recruitment, a lawyer claimed to The Post. Over 1,000 would-be air traffic controllers were wiped out from consideration overnight because of diversity and inclusion hiring targets suddenly being implemented,

Several deadly plane crashes this year have put the spotlight on the U.S.’s air traffic controller shortage. Experts point to COVID-era woes and expensive, time-consuming job training. But a six-figure salary is on the table for those who make the cut.

Air traffic controller staffing has faced renewed attention after a January plane crash in Washington, D.C. Chicago has not been immune from challenges.

If you’ve ever dreamed of a high-paying career without the burden of a four-year degree, you might want to look up—literally. Air traffic controllers, the unsung heroes who keep our skies safe, are in desperate demand across the U.