In written testimony that will be presented to a U.S. Senate committee on Thursday, acting Federal Aviation Administration administrator David A. Smith said the agency plans to hire 2,000 trainee air traffic controllers this year. In written testimony, acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau stated that the agency would also create a panel "to identify additional hazards … [Read more...] about FAA Ramping Up Hiring—2,000 Air Traffic Controller Jobs Open This Year!