air traffic controller
noun
: a person who is responsible for remotely monitoring and directing the movements of aircraft as part of a system of air traffic control
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The $10,000 bonus for air traffic controllers who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown isn’t really a $10,000 bonus, for instance.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Across the country, airports faced air traffic reductions due to air traffic controller staffing issues during the government shutdown.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2025
Pushing a large red button activates the plane’s on-board autopilot, steering the airplane to a suitable airport and making announcements to air traffic controllers.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Air travel was significantly impacted by the 43-day government shutdown in October and November, as TSA agents and air traffic controllers missed multiple paychecks and many elected to take second jobs.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Across the country, airports faced air traffic reductions due to air traffic controller staffing issues during the government shutdown.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2025
Pushing a large red button activates the plane’s on-board autopilot, steering the airplane to a suitable airport and making announcements to air traffic controllers.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Air travel was significantly impacted by the 43-day government shutdown in October and November, as TSA agents and air traffic controllers missed multiple paychecks and many elected to take second jobs.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Air traffic controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20controller. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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