Las Vegas Airport Faces Staffing Crisis
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Air traffic controllers at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas are grappling with a severe staffing shortage, with only sixty-five certified professionals to run the two facilities, far below the required ninety-seven. Controllers are working excessive hours, often up to sixty hours a week, due to the high demand and limited staff. The Federal Aviation Administration is addressing the issue by expediting hiring and aiming to bring on at least eight thousand nine hundred new controllers by 2028. Despite the challenges, flights remain safe due to robust training and backup systems, but building up staff will require sustained effort over the years.
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