A critical shortage of 3,800 air traffic controllers is because of the Federal Aviation Administration’s DEI practices leaving a “gaping hole” in recruitment, a lawyer claimed to The Post. Over 1,000 would-be air traffic controllers were wiped out from consideration overnight because of diversity and inclusion hiring targets suddenly being implemented,

Air traffic controller staffing has faced renewed attention after a January plane crash in Washington, D.C. Chicago has not been immune from challenges.

If you’ve ever dreamed of a high-paying career without the burden of a four-year degree, you might want to look up—literally. Air traffic controllers, the unsung heroes who keep our skies safe, are in desperate demand across the U.