He says his plans to recruit and keep controllers starts right here in our state with a pay raise for trainees. We're going to give the academy students a 30% pay raise that moves them. From around $17 an hour to nearly 23. But on top of making sure new controllers are paid better, he says he wants the best applicants on a fast track into the academy. (00:46–00:51)
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Asserts that academy students will receive a 30% pay raise.
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