It's partially a money thing. ATC is under-compensated. They'd get more - and more talented - people interested if the money made up for the stress, hours, and early forced retirement.
replyOr increased their hiring funnel. Air traffic controller applicants must be under 31 years old for initial hire, which rules out a lot of potential hires.
replyWhy not both? If it paid better then more people would apply to ATC school.
replyATC positions already have a very low chance of even getting a spot in ATC school. There are tons of applicants for every opening.
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