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Dusty Johnson: “The main constraint to getting [air traffic controllers]…”

Featuring: Dusty Johnson, Republican | U.S. House, South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

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Congressional Discussion on FAA Training and Infrastructure with Mr. Johnson, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Rinaldi, and Mr. Calio

Published | Video Starts at 01:11

We also need truly trained and dedicated individuals. And I am told, Mr. Daniels, that it takes years to get a fully trained and certified air traffic controller. I'm told The main constraint to getting [air traffic controllers] ready to go is the field training and that's about 85% of their training time. What can Congress do to avoid those constraints and those choke points? Thank you, Congressman. Appreciate the question. (01:11)

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Asserts that field training is the main constraint and constitutes 85% of training time for air traffic controllers.

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