>They are short or controllers and they are trying to meet DEI goals instead of hiring best available.<
Air traffic control applicants used to be selected on a point system. Credit was giving to military controllers and CTI graduates. CTI was a two year program available in many colleges with specific instruction toward becoming a controller.
During 0bama’s second term, military and CTI credits were removed and diversity points were added. Schools dropped the CTI programs and here we are.
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The sad part is when people die any claims that it was due to DEI will be labeled disinformation or unproven. Our country is becoming increasingly built upon lies.