FOX5 Investigates: FAA air traffic controller recruitment faces years-long delays despite thousands of applicants

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Federal Aviation Administration recruited more than 12,000 air traffic controller candidates last month, but it will still take years for the agency to fill all of its vacancies, including those in Las Vegas.

A recruiting video helped the FAA attract more than 12,000 air traffic controller candidates in 24 hours. More than 10,000 qualified to continue in the process.

But being selected is just the beginning. There is a three-hour aptitude test, followed by medical, psychological, and security screenings…

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