The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a monthly training series for the air traffic controller workforce, just weeks after announcing a multi-million dollar investment aimed at preventing near-misses throughout the country.
The training sessions, part of what the FAA is calling its “Stand Up for Safety” series, will be held in collaboration with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, the agency said in a June 21 statement.
Training will focus on “relevant safety topics aimed at strengthening the proficiency of controllers in all FAA facilities” with in-person briefings beginning in July, according to the FAA.
“To reach our goal of zero close calls, everyone must stay sharp,” said Tim Arel, the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization chief operating officer. “This training will give us an opportunity to focus on safety with our entire workforce,” he added….