air traffic controller
noun
: a person who is responsible for remotely monitoring and directing the movements of aircraft as part of a system of air traffic control
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At Newark Liberty International Airport, a major hub for United Airlines and a critical international gateway, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers have triggered widespread delays and cancellations.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
In addition, the airport has a persistent shortage of air traffic controllers and a runway closure.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Former air traffic controller Robert Mark told CBS News Chicago that the incident is not a one-off.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 May 2025
The lights went out from Lisbon to Barcelona; trains stopped, air traffic controllers went offline and hospital workers scrambled to keep patients alive.
—Kelly McKinney, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
In addition, the airport has a persistent shortage of air traffic controllers and a runway closure.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Former air traffic controller Robert Mark told CBS News Chicago that the incident is not a one-off.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 May 2025
The lights went out from Lisbon to Barcelona; trains stopped, air traffic controllers went offline and hospital workers scrambled to keep patients alive.
—Kelly McKinney, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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“Air traffic controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20controller. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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