FAA Hiring Scandal

SDD71     January 31, 2025 in ASL 33 Subscribers Subscribe


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In 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) changed how it hired air traffic controllers to increase diversity. Before, candidates often came from the military or special college programs and had to pass a tough test called the AT-SAT. The FAA replaced this with a new questionnaire that asked personal questions, like the lowest grade they got in high school science. Many qualified candidates failed this new test, leading to a lawsuit called Brigida v. Buttigieg. The case is ongoing, and the FAA has faced criticism for possibly lowering hiring standards. Link

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