air traffic controller

noun

: a person who is responsible for remotely monitoring and directing the movements of aircraft as part of a system of air traffic control

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Duffy said the system would also use brand new radar and new terminals for air traffic controllers. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025 Driving the news: Axios spoke to six current and retired air traffic controllers and instructors, all of whom requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the press. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 But others have criticized DOGE’s efforts to cut staffing and costs at the FAA despite what everyone agrees is a shortage of air traffic controllers. Chris Isidore, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 These near-catastrophes, which reportedly happen multiple times a week, are in part a result of a staffing shortage of air traffic controllers as well as a lack of warning systems at airports, according to the investigation. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for air traffic controller

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of air traffic controller was in 1922

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“Air traffic controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20controller. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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