• Safety on the Line: FAA Cuts Leave Our Skies at Risk

  • Feb 20 2025
  • Length: 2 mins
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Safety on the Line: FAA Cuts Leave Our Skies at Risk

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  • The Trump administration has eliminated 400 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jobs, raising concerns about potential risks to air safety. While officials insist that no critical safety roles were cut, union leaders and former employees warn that many of the eliminated positions were support roles essential to aviation safety. The layoffs affect aviation safety assistants, maintenance mechanics, and specialists who update digital maps relied on by pilots. These roles help inspectors, repair air traffic control facilities, and ensure smooth system operations—particularly important following recent incidents in Washington airspace. Critics argue that even if the affected employees were probationary staff, their absence could strain FAA oversight and weaken safety measures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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