The Full Story of the FAA's Hiring Scandal

A comprehensive investigation reveals how the FAA's 2013 hiring policy changes disrupted the air traffic controller pipeline, leading to staffing shortages and ongoing controversy. The changes invalidated existing aptitude tests, introduced a controversial biographical questionnaire, and effectively nullified specialized CTI program degrees, triggering a class action lawsuit and years of legal battles. The scandal's impact continues to resonate, particularly following recent aviation incidents and political attention.