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FAA: Tired air traffic controllers can skip work

FAA: Tired air traffic controllers can skip work

Federal aviation officials say air traffic controllers will be allowed to use sick or annual leave time if they are too tired to work.

 

Another air controller naps; new schedules coming

Another air controller naps; new schedules coming

The Federal Aviation Administration changed air traffic control work schedules Saturday, acknowledging it has a widespread problem with fatigue after another controller fell asleep on duty - this time in Miami....

 

Official in Charge of Air Traffic Control Resigns

Official in Charge of Air Traffic Control Resigns

The head of the FAA's air traffic control unit resigned Thursday after a fifth controller was caught dozing while working the graveyard shift, officials said. "Hank Krakowski has submitted his resignation, and I have accepted it," said Randy Babbit, chief administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration.

 

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