Airports & operations

FAA reinstates Flight Deck Training program for air traffic controllers

Last observed 2026-10-17 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

The FAA is bringing back a paused program allowing air traffic controllers to apply for cockpit jumpseat access on eligible commercial, general aviation and military flights.

Why it matters: The initiative is intended to improve controller understanding of how ATC instructions affect flight crews and strengthen pilot-controller communication.

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