Summary
Elon Musk called on retired air traffic controllers to return to work, citing a shortage amid heightened scrutiny of the FAA under Trump’s second term.
With DOT Secretary Sean Duffy’s support, Musk’s DOGE attempts to “upgrade” aviation systems despite recent FAA job cuts.
The AP reports fired employees included radar and navigational aid maintenance personnel, though Duffy insisted no “critical safety personnel” were terminated.
Musk’s appeal comes amid increased public concern over recent aviation incidents, though experts consider the uptick an anomaly.
As a guy who has to travel for work. I hope that these guys tell him to pound fucking sand
Really highlights how stupid Republicans and Musk really is and how good companies thrived despite how leadership not because.
Good luck to you. I’m not setting foot on a plane until this administration is over with (assuming there is an end to it).
Yup. Don’t really have a choice of If I want to keep the family housed and fed but I do have a lot of life insurance.
Don’t worry, they won’t pay out.
That makes me feel better. I’m happy that my premiums are going to end up in the pockets of some CEO on a boat somewhere instead of to my family after I die. I’m sure the CEO needs the money more then my daughter. I mean, underage trafficked girls and coke doesn’t pay for itself.