# Air Traffic Control Workforce Transparency Act

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to publicly report detailed information about the air traffic control workforce. Specifically, the FAA would need to collect and share data on how many air traffic controllers work at different facilities across the country, how many are retiring or leaving their jobs, how long it takes to train new controllers, and whether there are staffing shortages at major airports and control centers. The goal is to give Congress, the public, and the aviation industry a clear picture of whether the FAA has enough trained controllers to safely manage air traffic.

Right now, this workforce information isn't consistently available to the public, which makes it hard for people to understand whether the system is adequately staffed. By requiring regular, transparent reporting, the bill aims to shine a light on potential problems before they become serious safety issues or cause flight delays. If certain airports or regions are chronically understaffed, this data would make that obvious and could prompt action to hire and train more controllers or redistribute resources.

For everyday travelers, this matters because air traffic controller staffing directly affects flight delays and safety. If you've experienced long delays or heard about staffing problems at busy airports, this bill would ensure that information becomes public knowledge rather than staying hidden in FAA files. It could also help the aviation industry plan better by knowing exactly where workforce gaps exist. The bill doesn't change how controllers do their jobs or create new regulations—it simply requires the FAA to be more transparent about the people who keep our skies organized and safe.

Air Traffic Control Workforce Transparency Act

Shaheen, Jeanne

Air Traffic Control Workforce Transparency ActThis bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide Congress with information on specific air traffic controller staffing standards and data.Currently, the FAA must submit an annual report to Congress that contains the staffing standards used to determine the number of air traffic controllers needed to operate the U.S. air traffic control system. The bill requires the FAA report to specifically contain the Collaborative Resource Workgroup (CRWG) staffing standards used to determine the number of fully certified air traffic controllers needed. (The CRWG consists of participants from&nbsp;the FAA Air Traffic Organization who&nbsp;work with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association to survey facilities to support validation of or changes to the staffing targets for certified professional controllers.)&nbsp;The bill also directs the FAA to provide Congress with specific information for each FAA-operated air traffic control facility. For example, the FAA must provide information on the current certified professional controllers' staffing levels and the CRWG operational staffing targets for certified professional controllers.&nbsp;