NATCA News Alert: President Nick Daniels on CBS Mornings

Earlier today, NATCA President Nick Daniels joined CBS Mornings co-anchor Tony Dokoupil to discuss controller staffing shortages and the stringent hiring standards for the job. When asked whether the bar has been lowered for controllers, Daniels responded by detailing the multiple job jeopardy points that applicants must pass through before becoming a certified professional controller. 
“Within two to three years, less than 2% of [applicants] become a certified air traffic controller,” said Daniels. “Any certified air traffic controller out there, it doesn’t matter their race, color, religion, you can know you’re in the best hands.” 
Watch the interview on CBS News.

NATCA also encourages you to watch our Facebook Live video from last night where Daniels answered questions from Deputy Public Affairs Director Galen Munroe, shedding a light on the challenges that face our profession.