Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy aims to enhance air traffic controller hiring by offering bonuses and exemptions for those retiring at 56, wanting to retain seasoned professionals longer. However, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) opposed Duffy's approach, threatening penalties for members taking retirement waivers. A recent amendment will cap seniority for waiver-using controllers, jeopardizing early retirement privileges while emphasizing job stress. NATCA maintains a commitment to collaborate with the FAA for optimal staffing and experienced leadership in the air traffic control workforce.
Duffy's plan to incentivize experienced air traffic controllers is being hindered by the union's new amendment, which may discourage those considering waivers to extend their work.
The union's amendment, agreed upon by two-thirds of its members, caps seniority for controllers who opt for waivers, threatening early retirement privileges.
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