Why Don’t We Have Enough Air Traffic Controllers?

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Josephine Baker, born in the state of Missouri, lived most of her life in France in order to enjoy a sense of liberty and freedom as a human being and performer that was denied to her in the USA. During the early part of the twentieth century. This multi-talented woman is considered one of France’s greatest people because of her work with the French Resistance during World War II. 

There is a chronic shortage of air traffic controllers that is more than a decade old. The preexisting situation was complicated by the broader chaos caused by the COVID pandemic coupled with a sudden upsurge in the amount of people traveling by air.  Although initial certification and follow-on training standards are demanding, a lucrative career awaits those capable of meeting the unique demands of aviation safety for the traveling public. 

The recent spate of aviation-related accidents should not dissuade you from flying. Go ahead and take your trip. By all standards, flying the safest form of transportation. Across the fifty states of America there are tens of thousands of flight  on a daily basis. Despite the sensational stories involving airplanes, when you look at the numbers, the rate of accidents or serious incidents is very small. 

Despite what you hear on the news, according to surveys there are some happy people in the world. Consider Finland and Sri Lanka, among other places as relaxing and pleasant places to visit. It is advisable to research any place you are considering visiting to get a comprehensive safety and security briefing before venturing far from home. 

Meet a young wingman who conducted a one-person rescue unassisted. He became a “Guardian Angel”, as he literally clicked, watched and saved a life.