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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The FAA is always hiring Air Traffic Controllers.  They are severely understaffed.

It's good pay, no college degree required, paid training.

It's also crazy hours (many facilities operate 24/7/365), high stress, zero flexibility, often has mandatory overtime because they are so understaffed.[/quote]
But Rs think that's the way it should be.

No benefits; forced over time; no work life balance. it's capitalist paradise.[/quote]

Your ignorance is showing.  ATCs have potential early retirement at age 50, benefit from an enhanced federal pension formula, a government match to their TSP account, and excellent health insurance which can be carried into retirement.  They can earn up to 26 days of vacation, earn sick leave, and receive paid holidays.

https://www.faa.gov/atc-hiring[/quote]
They have to retire at 50 because the job is so stressful.  And they need good health insurance to deal with chronic health issues brought on by the stress.

This life sounds miserable, but that's what Rs what.  They want to squeeze as much life out of you as possible, then discard you.

Do you really think they are taking 26 days of vacation?  Maybe sick days due to all the stress.

https://www.npr.org/2025/12/07/nx-s1-5630388/air-traffic-control-is-stressful-this-former-controller-describes-the-reality-of-the-job[/quote]

Early retirement is optional.  The job is no more stressful than many others which involve public safety, and nobody is compelled to do that kind of work if they don't find it attractive.  But feel free to project your limited values on others who are quite happy to work harder than you evidently want to, in return for roles which are meaningful and impactful, and for reasonable compensation and benefits.  Not everyone aspires to nothing more demanding than driving for Uber.  [/quote]

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