Paul Rinaldi, the former president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, is senior vice president of Operations and Safety with Airlines for America, the trade association ...

Air traffic controllers are able to retire at age 50 with at least 20 years of service or any age with at least 25 years., said the FAA.

Julias, a former air traffic controller, worked at "97 facilities, two centers, two approach controls, and five towers." "I have a very thorough understanding of the job, yes," he said.

The Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 aims to reduce air traffic controller shortages. The bill was introduced by U.S. Reps. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, and Nick Begich, R-Alaska.